tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6235724358253261672018-03-19T07:00:10.246-04:00Living on Cloud NineCassie Eliyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17367068911506112409noreply@blogger.comBlogger1075125LivingOnCloudNinehttps://feedburner.google.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-623572435825326167.post-8571940574639953042018-03-19T07:00:00.000-04:002018-03-19T07:00:10.271-04:00Asher's Dedication.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-gANEc3zMoA8/Wq8eHzxlCiI/AAAAAAAAPsc/CSihIxXdphUELoZM6crCMPAw1hmizSeOQCLcBGAs/s1600/ACS_0376.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-gANEc3zMoA8/Wq8eHzxlCiI/AAAAAAAAPsc/CSihIxXdphUELoZM6crCMPAw1hmizSeOQCLcBGAs/s1600/ACS_0376.JPG" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Yesterday we had a special celebration with a group of close friends and family as we dedicated Asher's life to Christ. I love how intimate and personal the dedications are at our church, and the special meaning behind them. Sharing our babies with our community and church is such a blessing. Hoping that they learn about Jesus and grow up to be men of God is one of my biggest prayers, and I know that our church will help us in that task. We have already learned so much from the teaching, and the community we have made at&nbsp;<a href="https://gracechurchsc.org/" target="_blank"><b>Grace</b></a>, that has helped us in this journey of parenthood.&nbsp;I'm so excited about the future that our children will have their also.&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IfOlZecONfI/Wq8eJPMfftI/AAAAAAAAPso/1gWFguk3WtER05nkW4E1aiYGbyDrj3F0wCEwYBhgL/s1600/ACS_0382.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IfOlZecONfI/Wq8eJPMfftI/AAAAAAAAPso/1gWFguk3WtER05nkW4E1aiYGbyDrj3F0wCEwYBhgL/s1600/ACS_0382.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-WBUKAe93jBM/Wq8eJLvTDCI/AAAAAAAAPss/DwPkxbdbl7osbBnpu3Fd2DMyOV_m4SsBACEwYBhgL/s1600/ACS_0383.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1201" data-original-width="1600" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-WBUKAe93jBM/Wq8eJLvTDCI/AAAAAAAAPss/DwPkxbdbl7osbBnpu3Fd2DMyOV_m4SsBACEwYBhgL/s1600/ACS_0383.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ubh01ZfQlz4/Wq8eJooELlI/AAAAAAAAPs4/ZuXXPp3UrT09kitqwfKC8OT_gF7Ht1rFQCEwYBhgL/s1600/ACS_0385.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1177" data-original-width="1600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ubh01ZfQlz4/Wq8eJooELlI/AAAAAAAAPs4/ZuXXPp3UrT09kitqwfKC8OT_gF7Ht1rFQCEwYBhgL/s1600/ACS_0385.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-7S2qNwl7ipA/Wq8eJX_QQKI/AAAAAAAAPsw/jamlHWlFZBsKCcPikFXCGUXC27phj8oJgCEwYBhgL/s1600/ACS_0384.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="964" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-7S2qNwl7ipA/Wq8eJX_QQKI/AAAAAAAAPsw/jamlHWlFZBsKCcPikFXCGUXC27phj8oJgCEwYBhgL/s1600/ACS_0384.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">We finally made it to church for the first time since Asher was born and it was wonderful. We wanted to go last week but it was one of those cold rainy days, and I wasn't feeling 100%, so it didn't happen. But, this week was different. I was beyond ready to get back and worship. I've missed it terribly. Asher was so great during the entire service. The songs we sang after the wonderful sermon were so good for my heart. It was so special to wear my new sleeping baby as I swayed back and forth and&nbsp; sang to the Lord. Having his dedication after church was just the icing on the cake for me. It was such a good morning!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BDQMV0k0aBE/Wq8eJyRUiJI/AAAAAAAAPs8/TV9XGv5GX2kDPUxUB9S7TAHQXYaGirr4ACEwYBhgL/s1600/ACS_0386.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1038" data-original-width="1386" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BDQMV0k0aBE/Wq8eJyRUiJI/AAAAAAAAPs8/TV9XGv5GX2kDPUxUB9S7TAHQXYaGirr4ACEwYBhgL/s1600/ACS_0386.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-5PgL_AyryEQ/Wq8eKc3y3OI/AAAAAAAAPtA/6PzRfHBqAgMbluEAr8iBTSNFUnIkc_DFgCEwYBhgL/s1600/ACS_0387.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1140" data-original-width="1521" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-5PgL_AyryEQ/Wq8eKc3y3OI/AAAAAAAAPtA/6PzRfHBqAgMbluEAr8iBTSNFUnIkc_DFgCEwYBhgL/s1600/ACS_0387.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Some of our sweet community group! It was so special to have four babies to celebrate together.&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-FWoydUL2mao/Wq8eK4XP3DI/AAAAAAAAPtE/qxpGFaOt9uQnGUTdw1Zf9C3cEOSqhB_pQCEwYBhgL/s1600/ACS_0388.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-FWoydUL2mao/Wq8eK4XP3DI/AAAAAAAAPtE/qxpGFaOt9uQnGUTdw1Zf9C3cEOSqhB_pQCEwYBhgL/s1600/ACS_0388.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">This picture means so much to me. All of those close to us, surrounding us in prayer and support for our baby boy. The person to the left is my mother in law and the person to the right is my mom. It really is special to have the two most important women in our life always praying with us and helping us love our babies. Such a huge blessing, and we are so thankful! Thank you all who came to help us love and celebrate Asher. I pray that he does big things for our Father and His Kingdom one day!!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/LivingOnCloudNine/~4/3pSJBlgWAw4" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Cassie Eliyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17367068911506112409noreply@blogger.com0http://livingoncloud9ine.blogspot.com/2018/03/ashers-dedication.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-623572435825326167.post-52856706463642670642018-03-16T07:00:00.000-04:002018-03-16T07:00:35.148-04:00weekly three. <div style="text-align: justify;">It has been a long week. Good, but long. It's going to be a busy weekend too, but at least it is a lot of fun things. We have my nephew Jonah's birthday party Saturday night, then Asher's baby dedication on Sunday afternoon. I'm hoping we finally make it back to church on Sunday morning too. Man have I missed it, and flu season is finally backing down, so we feel safe to go! Hallelujah!!! Hope you all have a wonderful weekend!&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-sSZqAVjGRHo/Wqbzg7_SwLI/AAAAAAAAPq0/DbPAXA4fXoEZip7ERMR-ZTcrMSLyWPxrQCLcBGAs/s1600/3.16%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1201" data-original-width="1600" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-sSZqAVjGRHo/Wqbzg7_SwLI/AAAAAAAAPq0/DbPAXA4fXoEZip7ERMR-ZTcrMSLyWPxrQCLcBGAs/s1600/3.16%2B1.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Watching Solomon play pretend and talk to his toys recently has been one of my favorite things!!! It's so unbelievably cute.&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-4ckiYJPi1wU/WqsB3tPCu7I/AAAAAAAAPr8/p5U9k5lyaK811W40pZArNH4hw9MHt7MsQCLcBGAs/s1600/3.16%2B2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-4ckiYJPi1wU/WqsB3tPCu7I/AAAAAAAAPr8/p5U9k5lyaK811W40pZArNH4hw9MHt7MsQCLcBGAs/s1600/3.16%2B2.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Daddy was out of town on Wednesday night so we had a little date night with Gigi. Pizza and ice cream. I love this picture so much, definitely gonna frame it for both me and my mom!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-9OjTfU5lLiA/WqsB3qoEs4I/AAAAAAAAPsA/B1WuMtuUmckrUrDVJ8lCXXoV_EXX4tMwwCLcBGAs/s1600/3.16%2B3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-9OjTfU5lLiA/WqsB3qoEs4I/AAAAAAAAPsA/B1WuMtuUmckrUrDVJ8lCXXoV_EXX4tMwwCLcBGAs/s1600/3.16%2B3.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And we are also very excited for Gigi and her new job!!! Yesterday was her last day, so she gets to spend the whole day with us, before starting her new job on Monday.&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/LivingOnCloudNine/~4/sMOaIYY8408" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Cassie Eliyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17367068911506112409noreply@blogger.com0http://livingoncloud9ine.blogspot.com/2018/03/weekly-three_16.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-623572435825326167.post-88794623526953355802018-03-14T17:30:00.000-04:002018-03-14T17:31:41.464-04:00Solomon // two + a half.<div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-VaqSVELFc2o/WqmTUjAeMoI/AAAAAAAAPrc/Qryr8HtWT5wFh63OUTPolpnDeib2lZufACLcBGAs/s1600/Solomon%2B2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1275" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-VaqSVELFc2o/WqmTUjAeMoI/AAAAAAAAPrc/Qryr8HtWT5wFh63OUTPolpnDeib2lZufACLcBGAs/s1600/Solomon%2B2.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">First of all, what an emotional blog post to write. Like, super emotional. My baby, the sweet little boy who made me a mommy, is two and a half today. The statement I live by has never been so true, <b style="font-style: italic;">"the days are long but the weeks are fast!" </b>I'm definitely learning this is even more true as a mommy of two, but I'm trying my best to soak in every second.<br /><br />There are so many little things that I love about our big boy and I could talk about him for hours. I feel so thankful to be his mommy and spend my days with him. My mother-in-law recently said something to me that I haven't been able to stop thinking about. We were over for lunch one day, and Solomon was being his normal cute self, and she said "you are so lucky, you get to live with him" and it's so true. I am so lucky, and living with Solomon is one of the biggest blessings I've ever experienced. He is such a sweet soul and I pray that he will do so many things for God and His Kingdom one day. I can honestly say that he is one of my favorite people and I genuinely like him as a person. I love him and I like him, which is a really awesome way to feel about your child. I thought it would be sweet to share some of my favorite parts of Solomon for this special post....<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-RPQP5a8cYIM/WqmTS8KsJ_I/AAAAAAAAPrI/uId__p700-ERmcFhXQz0hXjK0anr18qzACEwYBhgL/s1600/Solomon%2B2.1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1201" data-original-width="1600" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-RPQP5a8cYIM/WqmTS8KsJ_I/AAAAAAAAPrI/uId__p700-ERmcFhXQz0hXjK0anr18qzACEwYBhgL/s1600/Solomon%2B2.1.jpg" /></a></div><br />It's hard to find a place to start when listing out sweet things about Solomon. He is so silly and sweet and I think he is the perfect little combination of me and Peter. He's hardly ever still and so full of energy but it's one of my favorite parts about him. It can drive me crazy sometimes when I'm trying to put on his shoes or read him a story, but I love that he is full of life. I don't think anyone could ever call him boring, that's for sure.<br /><br />A few of his favorite things at right now include puzzles (ALL THE TIME!), coloring, eating all day long, watching Puppy Dog Pals, anything to do with Star Wars (especially playing with daddy), spending time outside, making up songs and singing them to himself, playing with his cousins and friends and kissing his baby brother a little too much. If that's possible.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-g4etN2WvPuk/WqmTUNCoHOI/AAAAAAAAPrY/CWaEDa12ODQWMQJu0kFO4trZ95sLQmiWQCEwYBhgL/s1600/Solomon%2B2.6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1029" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-g4etN2WvPuk/WqmTUNCoHOI/AAAAAAAAPrY/CWaEDa12ODQWMQJu0kFO4trZ95sLQmiWQCEwYBhgL/s1600/Solomon%2B2.6.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-iQVuV18zAEE/WqmTTWghfyI/AAAAAAAAPrQ/VJ6IrlNwTRoJ-9van1Ae3jmpbtaSdEiVQCEwYBhgL/s1600/Solomon%2B2.4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1201" data-original-width="1600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-iQVuV18zAEE/WqmTTWghfyI/AAAAAAAAPrQ/VJ6IrlNwTRoJ-9van1Ae3jmpbtaSdEiVQCEwYBhgL/s1600/Solomon%2B2.4.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>He loves to be on the go and experience new things, but he also loves consistency and repetitive events. I can tell he will love traditions like I do, and I'm looking forward to him helping me keep traditions alive for our family. I really think he is going to be the best biggest brother for our family. I believe the way he already loves and cares for Asher is just the beginning of his heart for this family. Just the other day while he was in the middle of playing with toys, he stopped what he was doing and walked over to Asher and said "I love you baby Asher." Nothing prompted this at all. Asher wasn't crying or making any noise, he was just laying in his rock and play quietly. I wasn't saying anything to either of them, just letting them be quietly on their own for a bit in the living room. The TV might have been on and I was probably looking at my phone, but I'm so glad I didn't miss this moment. It's little things like that moment, that make me love Solomon so much. Not the fact that he was saying I love you to his brother, but the way he does things like this on his own. Not being prompted or told to do it. He loves his little brother so much and I hope that love will only grow stronger. I pray for it to become stronger for his family, but also for strangers and the lost people of this world. I want the Holy Spirit to soften his heart in a way that we never could as his parents, making it soft and moldable, so he will welcome Christ into his heart one day.<br /><br />I know I have shared a few of the&nbsp;<a href="http://livingoncloud9ine.blogspot.com/search/label/Solomon%20Says" target="_blank"><b>Solomon Says</b></a>&nbsp;posts recently but, I could never share enough of the little things he says that make me almost burst daily. It's not only what he says, but how he says it, that I love so much. As he's talking he will use his eyes to look around and you can see his wheels turning in his head. It's the neatest thing to have a conversation with him. I love watching him form sentences and learn new things now. The other night at the dinner table, he asked for more water so Peter put some fresh ice and water in his cup. He then looked down in the cup and his eyes looked back at us with his big and excited face and he said, "me got more ices!". Peter and I just smiled and it was so cute to watch him try and use a plural form of ice. I love how his brain is working more than ever and how he can verbalize it now. We may have to remind him to calmly use his words more than ever now, but it is so fun to watch him as he really learning to use his words.<br /><br />His love of food is another way that he is a lot like his parents! His favorite type of restaurant is a tapas style menu so he can try a lot of different things. He has always been a great eater for us but now that he can vocalize what he wants it's super cute. 90% of the time he requests macaroni and cheese but he will eat almost anything. The other 10% of the time he will request fruit. He almost always has food on his face because of his love of snacks. Taking him out to restaurants is always fun, no matter what kind of food is involved because it's fun to eat with him. I don't know many toddlers that you can say that about, and for that I am extremely thankful! He also loves to sing Happy Birthday all the time in hopes that a birthday cake will appear.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-LZF879h6rDg/WqmTS4C2Q-I/AAAAAAAAPrE/YZZvNzr1Q10064xOX1KGc2Ya5iOkKkp2gCEwYBhgL/s1600/Solomon%2B2.3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1029" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-LZF879h6rDg/WqmTS4C2Q-I/AAAAAAAAPrE/YZZvNzr1Q10064xOX1KGc2Ya5iOkKkp2gCEwYBhgL/s1600/Solomon%2B2.3.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-kv7Ou_9cFlg/WqmTTmX5KXI/AAAAAAAAPrk/MaQJcKi2dXQqGdmjFkG-o4uAoqDSndPmQCEwYBhgL/s1600/Solomon%2B2.5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1201" data-original-width="1600" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-kv7Ou_9cFlg/WqmTTmX5KXI/AAAAAAAAPrk/MaQJcKi2dXQqGdmjFkG-o4uAoqDSndPmQCEwYBhgL/s1600/Solomon%2B2.5.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br />I thought it would be fun to do a little question list with Solomon and see what his answers are. I think it would be so fun to keep up the tradition for every birthday... I love these and the crazy things that kids say!<br /><br /><b>favorite book // </b>Cat in the Hat<br /><b>favorite food // </b>Macaroni &amp; Cheese (surprise, surprise!)<br /><b>favorite song // </b>Jonah &amp; the whale<br /><b>favorite toy // </b>stickers<br /><b>favorite thing to do // </b>color<br /><br />I can't believe our first baby is already two and a half. It's crazy how quickly the years have flown by and I feel like he will be going to high school any day now. But seriously, it has gone by way too fast and I know that it won't slow down. I try my best to soak in every moment and take way too many pictures so I can remember all the little details of our life. I never want to forget what it feels like to hug his little toddler body and hear him say I love you mommy. I can't even think about the day when his perfect little curls are gone (please God, don't let him ask to cut his hair off too soon!!!) and he doesn't skip and hop around everywhere. The only thing that is keeping me sane is knowing that each phase of life is going to be sweeter in some way. Just like each stage of his life so far has been better than the last. I don't even understand how it can get better, but it continues to blow my mind how he can become sweeter and funnier and can I fall more in love with him. He's my baby boy, and he will always be my baby boy. I read a quote on Instagram recently that made me cry big mommy tears that I knew didn't have anything to do with the fourth trimester hormones. They were tears that I would cry many times. Tears for birthdays as my boys get one year older, tears for graduations as they inch a little further from home, tears for their heartaches that I don't have any control over, and tears for a season of life that flew by way too quickly. The quote I read said...<br /><br />"<b><i>We have split now, into two, into the milk and the days and long naps, and the tiny parts of you that I can never tire of, will never -- even as you grow and become a man; I will stop you every now and then, touch your hair and cheek and long for the dark nights I thought would never end."&nbsp;</i></b><br /><b><i><br /></i></b>Those words are the truth. And as you run around the living room right now playing your silly version of Star Wars, I see my little boy. The little boy that has grown from a little baby, and who will grow into a little man, and then a grown man. You are my baby, and my baby you will always be. This morning, after I put your baby brother in his crib, I crawled into the bed beside you while you were still sleeping. I wrapped my arms around you and put my nose into your neck. You were deep in sleep and breathing heavy and I thought about all those nights that I held you until you fell asleep. I don't get to do that lately since your daddy has taken over that task and I miss it so much. As I held you in my arms, I prayed for you. I prayed for your heart to find the Lord, I prayed for you to work hard to be a good person, and I prayed for our family. I love you so much, sweet Solomon. I am so proud of who you have become already, and I can't wait to see who you will become in all our days ahead together! You have changed me and made me a better person, just because of your need for me.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-HsKx9GcTadE/WqmTSznmKSI/AAAAAAAAPrM/azjk-x-DUpIFvUgECgsTVYW54rTdWwvQACEwYBhgL/s1600/Solomon%2B2.2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1201" data-original-width="1600" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-HsKx9GcTadE/WqmTSznmKSI/AAAAAAAAPrM/azjk-x-DUpIFvUgECgsTVYW54rTdWwvQACEwYBhgL/s1600/Solomon%2B2.2.jpg" /></a></div><br /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/LivingOnCloudNine/~4/ljiVzaxfL8s" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Cassie Eliyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17367068911506112409noreply@blogger.com0http://livingoncloud9ine.blogspot.com/2018/03/solomon-two-half.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-623572435825326167.post-24541682945879488262018-03-13T07:00:00.000-04:002018-03-13T07:00:07.783-04:00Sights + Seats // Biscuit Head<div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jq-RLmAh7Q4/WqZo0H-KKSI/AAAAAAAAPpc/6kRCpdKYIF80ide8GByrry9Wv7FgkzWjACLcBGAs/s1600/ACS_0306.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1211" data-original-width="1600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jq-RLmAh7Q4/WqZo0H-KKSI/AAAAAAAAPpc/6kRCpdKYIF80ide8GByrry9Wv7FgkzWjACLcBGAs/s1600/ACS_0306.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-zGIGzH3Shpg/WqZo3Q39ulI/AAAAAAAAPqI/SOj117hFcY8Bl51tDufBh_LnMTqVQauKwCLcBGAs/s1600/ACS_0316.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-zGIGzH3Shpg/WqZo3Q39ulI/AAAAAAAAPqI/SOj117hFcY8Bl51tDufBh_LnMTqVQauKwCLcBGAs/s1600/ACS_0316.JPG" /></a></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I have been dying to try&nbsp;<a href="http://www.biscuitheads.com/" target="_blank"><b>Biscuit Head</b></a>&nbsp;for such a long time now. I honestly can't believe how long they have been open now, since this was our first visit. I guess eating breakfast at home is easier after having a baby?? But, we had some errands to run on Friday morning, and Peter took the day off of work, so we could tackle them together. After we were finished I was starving and Biscuit Head was right across the street. Asher was in that milk drunk heavy sleep and didn't wake up when we put him in his car seat, which is a miracle, so it just seemed like the right thing to do!! And boy, did we enjoy it!!!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-DPRzqC2oxtw/WqZo1KAUKMI/AAAAAAAAPps/NVFdvh2DHkEnp4OHJfq4f8FhjR5ZXvOzwCEwYBhgL/s1600/ACS_0310.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1206" data-original-width="1600" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-DPRzqC2oxtw/WqZo1KAUKMI/AAAAAAAAPps/NVFdvh2DHkEnp4OHJfq4f8FhjR5ZXvOzwCEwYBhgL/s1600/ACS_0310.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pVYs4w_14Fk/WqZo1Ou3b-I/AAAAAAAAPpo/qzxonaqsVXkM92kvI0iL3vcecKJQqhpvgCEwYBhgL/s1600/ACS_0309.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pVYs4w_14Fk/WqZo1Ou3b-I/AAAAAAAAPpo/qzxonaqsVXkM92kvI0iL3vcecKJQqhpvgCEwYBhgL/s1600/ACS_0309.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-yLVcGhajwBc/WqZo0ZNKfqI/AAAAAAAAPpg/-c5wN1NRQ142K8h6WYCux1rywamFtrF4wCEwYBhgL/s1600/ACS_0308.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-yLVcGhajwBc/WqZo0ZNKfqI/AAAAAAAAPpg/-c5wN1NRQ142K8h6WYCux1rywamFtrF4wCEwYBhgL/s1600/ACS_0308.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-oWitOrGOV-4/WqZo0U6SLbI/AAAAAAAAPpk/c8Xqh-9c_uA3u-f2rtgV1tfqXiQNEWKdQCEwYBhgL/s1600/ACS_0307.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-oWitOrGOV-4/WqZo0U6SLbI/AAAAAAAAPpk/c8Xqh-9c_uA3u-f2rtgV1tfqXiQNEWKdQCEwYBhgL/s1600/ACS_0307.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">Peter got the fried chicken biscuit which had an awesome sriracha slaw and sweet potato butter. The combination of the two was so great!!! I didn't even pay attention to what Peter ordered, so when they brought it out, I thought they had the wrong&nbsp; biscuit for him. He's not crazy about southern food but he definitely made a great choice!! I picked the pulled pork biscuit. DUH. My eye always goes straight to pulled pork when there is the option on a menu. Once I saw the jalapeno pimento cheese, bacon and maple syrup combined with pulled pork I was done. I did change the poached egg to an over easy egg though. It was perfection!! We also got the huge fruit bowl with chocolate bread to share with Solomon. We were all very happy with our plate and enjoyed sharing a few bites with each other!&nbsp;</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-uYuIEYcEKc0/WqZo3MtZPrI/AAAAAAAAPqE/uzL9SaVRld01qQvayCdFG8PjFUKCprukACEwYBhgL/s1600/ACS_0317.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-uYuIEYcEKc0/WqZo3MtZPrI/AAAAAAAAPqE/uzL9SaVRld01qQvayCdFG8PjFUKCprukACEwYBhgL/s1600/ACS_0317.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-PBmob854MvE/WqZo4BSx3OI/AAAAAAAAPqQ/TPQLMiTTgX43dBBdI6qKrqQAlP1vEMivwCEwYBhgL/s1600/ACS_0319.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-PBmob854MvE/WqZo4BSx3OI/AAAAAAAAPqQ/TPQLMiTTgX43dBBdI6qKrqQAlP1vEMivwCEwYBhgL/s1600/ACS_0319.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-0fhFAkwjCKI/WqZo10D4zLI/AAAAAAAAPp0/bSKJ8Mk8ezAEQZ1YPX1_iGnQGhrlI3DngCEwYBhgL/s1600/ACS_0312.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-0fhFAkwjCKI/WqZo10D4zLI/AAAAAAAAPp0/bSKJ8Mk8ezAEQZ1YPX1_iGnQGhrlI3DngCEwYBhgL/s1600/ACS_0312.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Peter approved, which says a lot for my food snob husband. ;)&nbsp;</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-NIyLZDQoVRc/WqZo1ZnXFLI/AAAAAAAAPpw/xxciy6GqhqkR8tNvKGEnpOocCtmnIDZxQCEwYBhgL/s1600/ACS_0311.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-NIyLZDQoVRc/WqZo1ZnXFLI/AAAAAAAAPpw/xxciy6GqhqkR8tNvKGEnpOocCtmnIDZxQCEwYBhgL/s1600/ACS_0311.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CzwXx_p0AwA/WqZo2gkiNBI/AAAAAAAAPp8/10xhzu0dcTEDLlMW7kD623SaDZick3FPwCEwYBhgL/s1600/ACS_0314.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CzwXx_p0AwA/WqZo2gkiNBI/AAAAAAAAPp8/10xhzu0dcTEDLlMW7kD623SaDZick3FPwCEwYBhgL/s1600/ACS_0314.JPG" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-W2uRxJqYMRk/WqZo2x7ChzI/AAAAAAAAPqA/Lk_nygoxVX4SOzC5rTO4W_ZoKA-bsya7gCEwYBhgL/s1600/ACS_0315.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-W2uRxJqYMRk/WqZo2x7ChzI/AAAAAAAAPqA/Lk_nygoxVX4SOzC5rTO4W_ZoKA-bsya7gCEwYBhgL/s1600/ACS_0315.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Asher woke up and wanted to join in the party for a bit.&nbsp;</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-PzzD2fLZ3Wk/WqZo3UpJHqI/AAAAAAAAPqM/8A-MyzrDykM2hyCzfhLnqMLQQmyfE8UDgCEwYBhgL/s1600/ACS_0318.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1202" data-original-width="1600" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-PzzD2fLZ3Wk/WqZo3UpJHqI/AAAAAAAAPqM/8A-MyzrDykM2hyCzfhLnqMLQQmyfE8UDgCEwYBhgL/s1600/ACS_0318.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-zlzMsHCQFDw/WqZo4aw2_UI/AAAAAAAAPqU/2at25oxlst8JqZKDiRGbNoYhxXMcJx48wCEwYBhgL/s1600/ACS_0320.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-zlzMsHCQFDw/WqZo4aw2_UI/AAAAAAAAPqU/2at25oxlst8JqZKDiRGbNoYhxXMcJx48wCEwYBhgL/s1600/ACS_0320.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We will definitely make an effort to visit Biscuit Head again!! Like, this weekend. ;)&nbsp;</div></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/LivingOnCloudNine/~4/6p3W7-r_s58" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Cassie Eliyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17367068911506112409noreply@blogger.com0http://livingoncloud9ine.blogspot.com/2018/03/sights-seats-biscuit-head.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-623572435825326167.post-43631557273779039462018-03-12T07:00:00.000-04:002018-03-12T07:38:00.005-04:00our new babies.<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bMgU9gYnIwA/WqQy1_bO9TI/AAAAAAAAPoY/y4d5ZRTyxR0eAgaUIje2yiKU2m-A1xanwCLcBGAs/s1600/ACS_0326.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bMgU9gYnIwA/WqQy1_bO9TI/AAAAAAAAPoY/y4d5ZRTyxR0eAgaUIje2yiKU2m-A1xanwCLcBGAs/s1600/ACS_0326.JPG" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Over the weekend we ventured out to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.tractorsupply.com/?cm_mmc=SEM-_-Bing-_-Brand-_-TSCExtAd&amp;msclkid=90ec12c7b7491445198f48639e0d4c18&amp;utm_source=bing&amp;utm_medium=cpc&amp;utm_campaign=Brand&amp;utm_term=tractor%20supply&amp;utm_content=Tractor%20Supply%20Company%20Brand" style="font-weight: bold;" target="_blank">Tractor Supply</a>,&nbsp;like we do almost every spring, for some new baby chicks. Sadly, we lost all our chickens last year because of a coyote, and we wanted to wait till Spring to get some new babies. We still need to make a safer area for the chicks before they go out in the yard, but they'll be safe in the garage for 6-8 weeks! Solomon was so excited to go get some baby chickens Saturday morning.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jU1_5qXkojk/WqQy15YMBlI/AAAAAAAAPoU/Md259H65vfQG70lvRtyLxUiGZHab3jr4ACLcBGAs/s1600/ACS_0327.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1211" data-original-width="1600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jU1_5qXkojk/WqQy15YMBlI/AAAAAAAAPoU/Md259H65vfQG70lvRtyLxUiGZHab3jr4ACLcBGAs/s1600/ACS_0327.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/--PQzj1kPEMI/WqQy1_Z_LzI/AAAAAAAAPoQ/yevisJDQJbAfZ68zwOdHYe-wWdJU15G7wCLcBGAs/s1600/ACS_0328.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1203" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/--PQzj1kPEMI/WqQy1_Z_LzI/AAAAAAAAPoQ/yevisJDQJbAfZ68zwOdHYe-wWdJU15G7wCLcBGAs/s1600/ACS_0328.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-DetEcyS9H9U/WqQy2u5eU3I/AAAAAAAAPoc/rFAckAh_lAQraoQXDiMmoUZwJsZJv5ZTgCLcBGAs/s1600/ACS_0329.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1202" data-original-width="1600" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-DetEcyS9H9U/WqQy2u5eU3I/AAAAAAAAPoc/rFAckAh_lAQraoQXDiMmoUZwJsZJv5ZTgCLcBGAs/s1600/ACS_0329.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">we locked Solomon in a chicken coop for a little while. kidding!&nbsp;</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-tFL-SXwslg0/WqQy29ePebI/AAAAAAAAPog/Z0kYocAagOAUAWDeL-LETtt3TEczcZCeACLcBGAs/s1600/ACS_0330.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-tFL-SXwslg0/WqQy29ePebI/AAAAAAAAPog/Z0kYocAagOAUAWDeL-LETtt3TEczcZCeACLcBGAs/s1600/ACS_0330.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-AIXXcubu3ok/WqQy3BY1hvI/AAAAAAAAPok/pLdEojjHpcAkb1mgfL54ZCpWHuDGisJ7QCLcBGAs/s1600/ACS_0331.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1211" data-original-width="1600" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-AIXXcubu3ok/WqQy3BY1hvI/AAAAAAAAPok/pLdEojjHpcAkb1mgfL54ZCpWHuDGisJ7QCLcBGAs/s1600/ACS_0331.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Asher's first baby chicken experience!!&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">He's clearly excited ;)&nbsp;</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BV_F-GouTUc/WqQy3Q4H_8I/AAAAAAAAPoo/b4xdobD4djYW98Xy3OCeU6VZkxZNNCp1ACLcBGAs/s1600/ACS_0332.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1204" data-original-width="1600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BV_F-GouTUc/WqQy3Q4H_8I/AAAAAAAAPoo/b4xdobD4djYW98Xy3OCeU6VZkxZNNCp1ACLcBGAs/s1600/ACS_0332.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">They are safe and happy in the garage! I promised Solomon that we would spend some time with them every day while Asher takes his long afternoon nap. I want to hold them and touch them as much as possible so they love us. Our first round of chicks were so sweet and friendly because Peter and I had the time to really love on them. The second set of chicks we got last year were a different story. We were so busy with traveling and Solomon, but I want to really put in the effort with these girls. It makes them so much more friendly when they know you and want to be around you, especially with kids around. I'm excited to have them out in the yard in a couple of weeks with all the kids hunting Easter eggs. Such a fun time of year!</div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/LivingOnCloudNine/~4/VJVHrpIlXBI" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Cassie Eliyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17367068911506112409noreply@blogger.com0http://livingoncloud9ine.blogspot.com/2018/03/our-new-babies.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-623572435825326167.post-40744911736865307652018-03-09T08:00:00.000-05:002018-03-09T08:13:29.682-05:00weekly three.<div style="text-align: justify;">March has been pretty great so far, and I'm definitely enjoying it. We have been busy with plans and are getting better at going out and about with two. If only Asher would stop hating the car so much. It really makes the car rides super stressful, but once he's out of the car, he's happy as a clam. He'd much rather be out of the house, just like Solomon, me and Peter, so I guess he get's it honest. It's just really hard to get anywhere with all his crying, and I'm hoping this is a short phase that will end soon. It's going to be a beautiful weekend and I'm looking forward to spending some time outside with all my guys!&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_Yq_4j23s6g/WqBDjQGagNI/AAAAAAAAPno/v9r4FT78CnwZGXy-AulxbxyAnCDySh3rgCLcBGAs/s1600/3.7%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_Yq_4j23s6g/WqBDjQGagNI/AAAAAAAAPno/v9r4FT78CnwZGXy-AulxbxyAnCDySh3rgCLcBGAs/s1600/3.7%2B1.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">slow Tuesday morning snuggles!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-WUdtqbw2AKs/WqKHeQHCKpI/AAAAAAAAPoA/KMpNLnUWd_oflOzIzro9EkHtme4GuVpXwCLcBGAs/s1600/3.7%2B3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1210" data-original-width="1600" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-WUdtqbw2AKs/WqKHeQHCKpI/AAAAAAAAPoA/KMpNLnUWd_oflOzIzro9EkHtme4GuVpXwCLcBGAs/s1600/3.7%2B3.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">hugs for friends! This makes me so happy since Solomon used to be a BIG non-hugger, but he now loves them. He usually greets all his friends with a big hug. His cousins even get a hug and a big kiss on the cheek. It makes me so happy!!</div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JY6e_Xg9ihw/WqBDjSbXPnI/AAAAAAAAPns/WlcWOZ1PxBgTq699gtErf7pFcPcfVI0HwCLcBGAs/s1600/3.7%2B2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JY6e_Xg9ihw/WqBDjSbXPnI/AAAAAAAAPns/WlcWOZ1PxBgTq699gtErf7pFcPcfVI0HwCLcBGAs/s1600/3.7%2B2.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">enjoying warm spring days with Solomon outside while Asher naps in his crib.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">hoping the warm weather comes back quickly, it's 29 degrees right now, and that is not fun!</div><br /><br /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/LivingOnCloudNine/~4/N_YYDDgdnW8" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Cassie Eliyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17367068911506112409noreply@blogger.com0http://livingoncloud9ine.blogspot.com/2018/03/weekly-three_9.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-623572435825326167.post-9971409840527780022018-03-07T15:00:00.000-05:002018-03-07T16:00:12.266-05:00Solomon Says // 003<div style="text-align: justify;">This edition of Solomon Says is a little more of what I had in mind when I wanted to start these series of posts. Instead of a bunch of things Solomon says all the time, there are a couple things that he has said randomly, that made me die laughing. He really is so funny, and I never know what he is going to say.&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-EGhhBw3-zMw/WqBBFq63-EI/AAAAAAAAPnQ/rY1-WD6tNrIHhngH9aqRcU9bobjtk4EZwCEwYBhgL/s1600/SolomonSaysMarch1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1202" data-original-width="1600" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-EGhhBw3-zMw/WqBBFq63-EI/AAAAAAAAPnQ/rY1-WD6tNrIHhngH9aqRcU9bobjtk4EZwCEwYBhgL/s1600/SolomonSaysMarch1.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">(notice the bruise and cut on his head from a little too much fun with his cousin Jonah. Boys.)</div><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>a compliment // </b>before leaving the house one day recently, I went upstairs to put my hair in a bun. My hair has finally gotten a little bit longer so I can do the top knot kind of bun again. As I came downstairs I sat down beside him to put his shoes on. He instantly looked at me and said....&nbsp;<i>"oh, me like your hair like that!"&nbsp;</i></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I almost fell over. It was so matter of fact and funny but also very sweet!!&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>brotherly love // </b>90% of the time is super sweet brother time, but Asher can get a little cranky and cry a lot. We were having a long morning and he was crying non stop. I was trying my best to stay calm and comfort him anyway I could. Solomon was playing in the living room and walking around and he casually said.... <i>"UGH, stop crying baby asher!!"&nbsp;</i></div><div style="text-align: justify;">It was so funny because it was exactly what I was thinking but trying not to say in front of Solomon!&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-X19nuVqI0uQ/WqBBFstbzcI/AAAAAAAAPnU/7CWICoLpwEUrWFjvQpfO8u6BcGn58OfNgCLcBGAs/s1600/SolomonSaysMarch2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1203" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-X19nuVqI0uQ/WqBBFstbzcI/AAAAAAAAPnU/7CWICoLpwEUrWFjvQpfO8u6BcGn58OfNgCLcBGAs/s1600/SolomonSaysMarch2.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">that sneaky little grin... kills me!</div><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">And here are a few of the things he has been saying a lot lately that I love....&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>he's waking up // </b>from day one with Asher, anytime he would open his eyes he would exclaim "<i>he's waking up!!!"</i>&nbsp;and I always thought it was so cute. But, now he does it when I don't want him to wake up, haha. Like when I put him in the carseat and I'm trying to keep him asleep... "<i>he's waking up!!!". </i>When he's finished nursing and I'm trying to get him upstairs to his crib without waking up... "<i>he's waking up!!!". </i>Pretty much anytime I want him to stay asleep but he barely opens his eyes.... "<i>he's waking up!!!". </i>It makes things interesting, that's for sure!&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><b>what is that // </b>this is totally normal for a toddler because they always want to know what things are, but it's kind of funny right now since he asks about everything. Even things he knows. "Mommy, what is that?" for a fork, a spoon, a door, really anything. Sometimes I don't even know what he's asking about because he will just randomly say it. I think it's his little way of having conversations now. I try my best to stay patient and answer all his questions, even when they are silly!<br /><br /><b>love you //&nbsp;</b>Solomon never really said I love you back, or it seemed to take a long time for him to do it. I would tell him to say it back to me and he would, but he'd never do it on his own. Now he says it back a lot, with an I love you too, which is so sweet to hear. Recently my grandma was over to spend some time with the boys, and she said I love you more to Solomon, when he told her that he loved her. Later that night my mom was telling him bye and that she loved him, he then told her I love you more. I thought my mom was literally going to bust! It was so sweet. Now he says I love you more a lot, but I always try to respond to him with, I love you most! Cause I do... he is the sweetest boy and I love him so darn much!<br /><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-G1aKoJz4DXA/WqBBFohqRoI/AAAAAAAAPnY/Y8SGEzjzclUDeonNyGA4ZN__P0E7VrXPACLcBGAs/s1600/SolomonSaysMarch.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1202" data-original-width="1600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-G1aKoJz4DXA/WqBBFohqRoI/AAAAAAAAPnY/Y8SGEzjzclUDeonNyGA4ZN__P0E7VrXPACLcBGAs/s1600/SolomonSaysMarch.jpg" /></a></div><br /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/LivingOnCloudNine/~4/wZFScbVQzZU" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Cassie Eliyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17367068911506112409noreply@blogger.com0http://livingoncloud9ine.blogspot.com/2018/03/solomon-says-003.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-623572435825326167.post-49387277196904396952018-03-02T07:00:00.000-05:002018-03-02T07:00:08.320-05:00weekly three. <div style="text-align: justify;">Our week has been pretty busy with appointments and things to do, which only made it fly by. The rain the past couple of days was actually kind of nice to slow down a bit and cuddle inside with my boys. Solomon has been teething, and cutting three molars at one time, so the attitude has been crazy this week. And so has his sleep, but we all made it to Friday &amp; I'm excited for a sunny and beautiful weekend!<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7FBY1etbp_A/Wpg5EKV6sRI/AAAAAAAAPmo/naG0_GHkTqYl_tDINsN39UxfhfP8lpNagCLcBGAs/s1600/3.2%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1211" data-original-width="1600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7FBY1etbp_A/Wpg5EKV6sRI/AAAAAAAAPmo/naG0_GHkTqYl_tDINsN39UxfhfP8lpNagCLcBGAs/s1600/3.2%2B1.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">even if this guy isn't in the BEST mood because of his teeth, he is still the sweetest toddler I've ever known. I'm working on a two and a half years old post for him and I honestly can't stop writing all the things I love about him. I don't know how I got so lucky, but God sure did bless us with this boy.&nbsp;</div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-hI-PcLaTfII/Wpg5EG5UnAI/AAAAAAAAPms/Dec4DAaNm8oE-h-aDoQaXSZm0rc_kZ65ACLcBGAs/s1600/3.2%2B2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-hI-PcLaTfII/Wpg5EG5UnAI/AAAAAAAAPms/Dec4DAaNm8oE-h-aDoQaXSZm0rc_kZ65ACLcBGAs/s1600/3.2%2B2.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">trying my best to make healthier choices for lunch and snacks when we are at home, but it's so hard with my breastfeeding appetite!! Give me all the cookies!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YMibLBn9CXo/WpiyBEghLtI/AAAAAAAAPnA/DMFQ-Ym9rhojQmGEJv0vL6mz4GTCLjuGwCLcBGAs/s1600/3.2%2B3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YMibLBn9CXo/WpiyBEghLtI/AAAAAAAAPnA/DMFQ-Ym9rhojQmGEJv0vL6mz4GTCLjuGwCLcBGAs/s1600/3.2%2B3.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">so thankful for this woman and all she does for our babies. Peter was out of town again for one night this week, and like always, she stepped up to help with no hesitation. She is the best mommy and Gigi!</div></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/LivingOnCloudNine/~4/OWH7nj9kk4A" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Cassie Eliyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17367068911506112409noreply@blogger.com0http://livingoncloud9ine.blogspot.com/2018/03/weekly-three.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-623572435825326167.post-10886401361952446622018-03-01T07:00:00.000-05:002018-03-01T09:54:10.687-05:00goals // 3.18<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">I know I am going to sound like a broken record all year long but I can't believe another month has flown by. I think this year will be even harder for me because each month that goes by, only means that Asher is another month older. He's already two months old and by December, he'll be twelve months old, and Solomon will be THREE in September. How does this happen?? Time, please slow down just a little bit!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-gwWR97slYwk/WpgTEkrGcfI/AAAAAAAAPmY/rUEJF1owuMYaHcURKreIhSxvuAIka_iWgCLcBGAs/s1600/MarchGoals.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-gwWR97slYwk/WpgTEkrGcfI/AAAAAAAAPmY/rUEJF1owuMYaHcURKreIhSxvuAIka_iWgCLcBGAs/s1600/MarchGoals.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #666666; font-family: Cantarell; font-size: 14px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline;"><b><u>February Goals</u></b></div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #666666; font-family: Cantarell; font-size: 14px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline;"><b>1 // celebrate my birthday with my family</b>&nbsp;- it was such a wonderful and simple birthday which seemed to be perfect for my 31st with a newborn in my arms. We had brunch on the morning of my birthday and my cousin made me a delicious lemon cake that I could snack on for a whole week. Love and cake, what else do you need for your birthday?!?</div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #666666; font-family: Cantarell; font-size: 14px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline;"><b>2 // share a day in our life post </b>- I shared my first Day in our Life post with two babies&nbsp;<a href="http://livingoncloud9ine.blogspot.com/2018/02/a-day-in-our-life-006.html" target="_blank"><b>HERE</b></a>&nbsp;and I loved it!&nbsp;</div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #666666; font-family: Cantarell; font-size: 14px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline;"><b>3 // cook dinner with Peter for Valentine's Day at home </b>- we ended up going to have dinner with Peter's mom and then had a sushi date night for Valentine's Day the day after. It was our first sushi date night as a family of four and it went surprisingly well. Only one drop of soy sauce on Asher, ha!</div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #666666; font-family: Cantarell; font-size: 14px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline;"><b>4 // purge my closet and donate clothes </b>- I haven't made it around to this one yet but it's next on my list.<br /><b>5 // print some new photos for the house </b>- I'm stalling on this one because I still can't decide which new photos I want and where to put them. So.... I'll bump this one to my March Goals.&nbsp;</div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #666666; font-family: Cantarell; font-size: 14px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #666666; font-family: Cantarell; font-size: 14px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #666666; font-family: Cantarell; font-size: 14px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline;"><b><u>March Goals</u></b></div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #666666; font-family: Cantarell; font-size: 14px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline;"><b>1 // print some new photos for the house</b></div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #666666; font-family: Cantarell; font-size: 14px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline;"><b>2 // purge/donate clothes &amp; reorganize closet&nbsp;</b></div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline;"><b style="color: #666666; font-family: Cantarell; font-size: 14px;">3 // dye eggs with Solomon &amp; make </b><span style="color: #666666; font-family: &quot;cantarell&quot;;"><span style="font-size: 14px;"><b>resurrection</b></span></span><b style="color: #666666; font-family: Cantarell; font-size: 14px;">&nbsp;cookies</b></div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline;"><b style="color: #666666; font-family: Cantarell; font-size: 14px;">4 // get active at least 3 days a week</b></div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline;"><b style="color: #666666; font-family: Cantarell; font-size: 14px;">5 // clean out and organize the laundry room</b></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/LivingOnCloudNine/~4/SX6tapvvBy8" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Cassie Eliyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17367068911506112409noreply@blogger.com0http://livingoncloud9ine.blogspot.com/2018/03/goals-318.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-623572435825326167.post-47044628922812681312018-02-28T07:00:00.000-05:002018-02-28T07:00:24.361-05:00Asher // two months.<div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Abp_2ZriXbw/WpYYs7g5h2I/AAAAAAAAPl4/_LhMB69N-oYRVJqmDyp8M4BPGlEoUmL1ACLcBGAs/s1600/Asher2Months1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Abp_2ZriXbw/WpYYs7g5h2I/AAAAAAAAPl4/_LhMB69N-oYRVJqmDyp8M4BPGlEoUmL1ACLcBGAs/s1600/Asher2Months1.JPG" /></a></div><br />Baby boy,<br /><br />You are getting so big and I can't believe how quickly the past two months have flown by. You add such a joy to our family with all your smiles and need for face to face time. You love it when we talk to you and give you attention, and we obviously love doing it, especially your big brother! Even if he loves a little too hard sometimes, I have a feeling you will welcome it once you get a little bit bigger. I can see the two of you wrestling and playing and becoming best friends in the year ahead and it makes me so happy. I'm so thankful to have two little boys to grow up together and love each other and need each other. You are so lucky to have Solomon and I pray that you learn to be sweet and loving and kind like he is. You are our sweet baby boy, and we can't wait to see how you grow and learn in the next month ahead.<br /><br />I love you so much,<br />Momma!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-vhJSBWpnc_E/WpYYtQAEI-I/AAAAAAAAPmA/o4YLWI1vfdoZD0JUva8wwD0g96vh04JqgCEwYBhgL/s1600/Asher2Months3.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1210" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-vhJSBWpnc_E/WpYYtQAEI-I/AAAAAAAAPmA/o4YLWI1vfdoZD0JUva8wwD0g96vh04JqgCEwYBhgL/s1600/Asher2Months3.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cP7vRojF-DI/WpYYs5uXW7I/AAAAAAAAPl8/aeDAo0gRJ-ANphGy4KtkMI6tuAwXedHqACEwYBhgL/s1600/Asher2Months2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cP7vRojF-DI/WpYYs5uXW7I/AAAAAAAAPl8/aeDAo0gRJ-ANphGy4KtkMI6tuAwXedHqACEwYBhgL/s1600/Asher2Months2.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2Pu2fna6gDI/WpYYsmQK1pI/AAAAAAAAPl0/0YZzGqal6XYmvhbiI62EXFl7cektjDFgwCEwYBhgL/s1600/Asher2Months.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2Pu2fna6gDI/WpYYsmQK1pI/AAAAAAAAPl0/0YZzGqal6XYmvhbiI62EXFl7cektjDFgwCEwYBhgL/s1600/Asher2Months.jpg" /></a></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: Cantarell; font-size: 14px;">stats // </b><span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: &quot;cantarell&quot;; font-size: 14px;">&nbsp;14l.13lbs &amp; 22in</span><br /><br style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: Cantarell; font-size: 14px;" /><b style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: Cantarell; font-size: 14px;">eating //</b><span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: &quot;cantarell&quot;; font-size: 14px;">&nbsp;definitely loves his milk! He even kicks his legs and smiles with anticipation when I'm uncovering to feed him. As I mentioned in the latest&nbsp;<b><a href="http://livingoncloud9ine.blogspot.com/2018/02/a-day-in-our-life-006.html" target="_blank">Day in our Life</a>&nbsp;</b>post, all he wants is milk and cuddles, which means he drains me completely dry some nights. The same happened with Solomon during his second leap but thankfully Asher is a better sleeper at night so I get a break to make more milk.&nbsp;</span><br /><br style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: Cantarell; font-size: 14px;" /><b style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: Cantarell; font-size: 14px;">sleeping // </b><span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: &quot;cantarell&quot;; font-size: 14px;">like I said, his sleeping is pretty awesome.&nbsp;</span><br /><span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: &quot;cantarell&quot;; font-size: 14px;">His nap schedule is typically.....</span><br /><span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: &quot;cantarell&quot;; font-size: 14px;">8:30-9:30</span><br /><span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: &quot;cantarell&quot;; font-size: 14px;">11:00-12:30&nbsp;</span><br /><span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: &quot;cantarell&quot;; font-size: 14px;">2:00-4:00&nbsp;</span><br /><span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: &quot;cantarell&quot;; font-size: 14px;">6:00-7:00&nbsp;</span><br /><span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: &quot;cantarell&quot;; font-size: 14px;">then he will go to sleep for the night between 9:30-10:30&nbsp;</span><br /><span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: &quot;cantarell&quot;; font-size: 14px;">and sleep till 2-3, then he'll nurse and sleep again till 6:30&nbsp;</span><br /><span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: &quot;cantarell&quot;; font-size: 14px;">So, I'll take it! I'm hoping the sleeping will become even better after this second leap and we can move the bedtime up to around 9PM. He's still sleeping in our room in the pack and play at the end of our bed but once he wakes around 2-3 he comes to our bed to nurse laying down and sleeps with me. He loves to cuddle, and I love it!&nbsp;</span><br /><br style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: Cantarell; font-size: 14px;" /><b style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: Cantarell; font-size: 14px;">wearing // </b><span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: &quot;cantarell&quot;; font-size: 14px;">moved up to size two diapers and wearing some 3-6 month clothes. Most of his 0-3 month clothes will fit but they are definitely getting snug!&nbsp;</span><br /><br style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: Cantarell; font-size: 14px;" /><b style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: Cantarell; font-size: 14px;">favorite things // </b><span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: &quot;cantarell&quot;; font-size: 14px;">he gives Peter the goofiest grin when ever he comes home that is so funny!! loves to be walked around and riding in his sling, especially outside. sleeping in his crib for naps with his sound machine. still a big fan of bath time!&nbsp;</span></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/LivingOnCloudNine/~4/GagnrexJoPo" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Cassie Eliyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17367068911506112409noreply@blogger.com0http://livingoncloud9ine.blogspot.com/2018/02/asher-two-months.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-623572435825326167.post-80479060899030766302018-02-27T07:30:00.000-05:002018-02-27T07:42:38.781-05:00a day in our life // 006<div style="text-align: justify;">I added this to my monthly goals for February because I wanted to make it a priority to capture how my day looks at this stage in motherhood. Living out our day on a slow Monday morning, with a sweet and silly toddler, and a cute and cuddly baby. I know that the early days with a newborn go by so quickly and it is so important that I remember the little details that filled our day. These day in the life posts are my all time favorite to look back on. So many sweet details that I would have forgotten if I didn't take the time to record them. I never want to forget these days of loving on my two baby boys!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: Cantarell; font-size: large;"><u>2.26.18 // monday</u></b></div><div style="text-align: center;">Of course my first<b>&nbsp;<a href="http://livingoncloud9ine.blogspot.com/search/label/day%20in%20our%20life" target="_blank">Day in our Life</a></b>&nbsp;post with two boys was very long and weird thanks to Asher's second Wonder Week Leap. He's normally a much better napper but today was a different story.<br /><br />6:30 - Most mornings start between six and seven and I usually have to go downstairs with Asher so Solomon and Peter can sleep a little more. Peter wakes up around 7:30 to get ready for work so I have some alone time with Asher downstairs. Solomon is back in our bed a lot lately and we both don't have the energy to push it. Some nights Peter will take him back to his bed but most nights he ends up in our bed around 2.<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--eHIdBxVIw0/WpR6msyjQCI/AAAAAAAAPi8/VtGcBjb36_Q71zSt3bNYacVNsInFpbTvgCLcBGAs/s1600/1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--eHIdBxVIw0/WpR6msyjQCI/AAAAAAAAPi8/VtGcBjb36_Q71zSt3bNYacVNsInFpbTvgCLcBGAs/s1600/1.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I change Asher's diaper and he is always super happy in the morning. Definitely a morning person, unlike me and his brother. I put him in the swing and I clean the kitchen and empty the dishwasher.&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">7:20 - Peter comes down to fix coffee and eat breakfast.&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">7:30 - Solomon comes down starving and whining so I fix bagels for us.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NZdo3QEI1YA/WpR6qw_6qPI/AAAAAAAAPjg/AwnCrmHCuacFe-kYCQLr-HoiWRdo84_mgCLcBGAs/s1600/2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NZdo3QEI1YA/WpR6qw_6qPI/AAAAAAAAPjg/AwnCrmHCuacFe-kYCQLr-HoiWRdo84_mgCLcBGAs/s1600/2.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-MeI8_gRgca0/WpR6wUtZ98I/AAAAAAAAPkM/QJxS42pU-0IKph-DuR6GBVUaxkde7r5zQCLcBGAs/s1600/3.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-MeI8_gRgca0/WpR6wUtZ98I/AAAAAAAAPkM/QJxS42pU-0IKph-DuR6GBVUaxkde7r5zQCLcBGAs/s1600/3.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">7:50 - Peter leaves for work and I finish cleaning the kitchen after breakfast.&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">8:00 - head into the playroom to drink my coffee and let Solomon color.&nbsp;</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2xwO0HNZ3Lo/WpR6zyKWACI/AAAAAAAAPko/XN7fr_lB8gQT2PL5QgZRB5mONpN5ng63gCLcBGAs/s1600/4.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1195" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2xwO0HNZ3Lo/WpR6zyKWACI/AAAAAAAAPko/XN7fr_lB8gQT2PL5QgZRB5mONpN5ng63gCLcBGAs/s1600/4.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-VeB1eZLek5c/WpR60i-TRWI/AAAAAAAAPks/ovMsNCf1kHgQLdrtVuP8JQsKPwcQOfuAwCLcBGAs/s1600/5.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1177" data-original-width="1572" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-VeB1eZLek5c/WpR60i-TRWI/AAAAAAAAPks/ovMsNCf1kHgQLdrtVuP8JQsKPwcQOfuAwCLcBGAs/s1600/5.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-oYNnGQJIpXQ/WpR603Eu0DI/AAAAAAAAPkw/aqWUo9z6ookVmTBQdqDxLHzOa8FhD6QvgCLcBGAs/s1600/6.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1201" data-original-width="1600" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-oYNnGQJIpXQ/WpR603Eu0DI/AAAAAAAAPkw/aqWUo9z6ookVmTBQdqDxLHzOa8FhD6QvgCLcBGAs/s1600/6.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-RzOrK4haEog/WpR61gNQnWI/AAAAAAAAPk4/VMpKtWsu2_QKcvuxtjMmla3XJuA0hvROwCLcBGAs/s1600/7.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1199" data-original-width="1600" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-RzOrK4haEog/WpR61gNQnWI/AAAAAAAAPk4/VMpKtWsu2_QKcvuxtjMmla3XJuA0hvROwCLcBGAs/s1600/7.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">8:25 - I nurse Asher for a bit before he falls asleep. His first nap is always around 8:30, no matter when he wakes up for the day. He falls asleep after a little milk and bouncing on the playroom couch.&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I turn on the TV for Solomon so he can watch a little bit while I go lay Asher down in his crib.&nbsp;</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ViXfvVt3CEo/WpR61xi2boI/AAAAAAAAPk0/NHk6QrIZNfwTGF6_-2H7O3pOdyF43FungCLcBGAs/s1600/8.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1195" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ViXfvVt3CEo/WpR61xi2boI/AAAAAAAAPk0/NHk6QrIZNfwTGF6_-2H7O3pOdyF43FungCLcBGAs/s1600/8.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_GYyIB2lM1c/WpR62c571_I/AAAAAAAAPk8/SXpnLJqBF-EmHKPCl5JtDYrdkKuAdQBgwCLcBGAs/s1600/9.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1201" data-original-width="1600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_GYyIB2lM1c/WpR62c571_I/AAAAAAAAPk8/SXpnLJqBF-EmHKPCl5JtDYrdkKuAdQBgwCLcBGAs/s1600/9.JPG" /></a></div><br />8:40 - lay down Asher for his nap.<br />I then go make my bed and put away laundry from the day before.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ImrxOgvlOuo/WpR6mkd9MfI/AAAAAAAAPi4/7RRi2D2emFYarFzkxzhwcedVp50mVsHtQCLcBGAs/s1600/10.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1201" data-original-width="1600" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ImrxOgvlOuo/WpR6mkd9MfI/AAAAAAAAPi4/7RRi2D2emFYarFzkxzhwcedVp50mVsHtQCLcBGAs/s1600/10.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-emBLZ9CjAL4/WpR6mnWzX2I/AAAAAAAAPi0/cEk5rszyPEQCmtKABGrNZ2YxxMqNP184QCLcBGAs/s1600/11.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1201" data-original-width="1600" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-emBLZ9CjAL4/WpR6mnWzX2I/AAAAAAAAPi0/cEk5rszyPEQCmtKABGrNZ2YxxMqNP184QCLcBGAs/s1600/11.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>9:00 - I put in the daily load of laundry. I'm finally caught up on laundry and I'm trying to do one load a day so I don't get behind.<br />I then go to clean up the living room while Solomon finishes watching an episode of Mickey Mouse Clubhouse.<br /><br />9:14 - Asher wakes up from his nap and I change his diaper.<br /><br />9:20 - we head back to the playroom with some animal crackers for Solomon and milk for Asher.<br /><br />9:45 Asher is finished nursing and I need to change Solomon's morning dirty diaper and get him dressed. I brought down some clothes earlier this morning for him to change.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/--1FTJMtkvv0/WpR6nIc-cjI/AAAAAAAAPjA/55Mgu_rkmKAw56ebDDV8k0vFRe_7eluAgCLcBGAs/s1600/12.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1201" data-original-width="1600" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/--1FTJMtkvv0/WpR6nIc-cjI/AAAAAAAAPjA/55Mgu_rkmKAw56ebDDV8k0vFRe_7eluAgCLcBGAs/s1600/12.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-EQgFKYBIVZs/WpR6nUb1q2I/AAAAAAAAPjE/5yeM6ToEidgaU_xZhSEt-wJnrff-02_VwCLcBGAs/s1600/13.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1201" data-original-width="1600" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-EQgFKYBIVZs/WpR6nUb1q2I/AAAAAAAAPjE/5yeM6ToEidgaU_xZhSEt-wJnrff-02_VwCLcBGAs/s1600/13.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Xqq1HqXPl8I/WpR6n6IxFAI/AAAAAAAAPjI/VQJMmeFxa10La1aeBZR9qEKMZYzJvnwQQCLcBGAs/s1600/14.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1468" data-original-width="1097" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Xqq1HqXPl8I/WpR6n6IxFAI/AAAAAAAAPjI/VQJMmeFxa10La1aeBZR9qEKMZYzJvnwQQCLcBGAs/s1600/14.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">9:50 - switch the laundry to the dryer while the boys lay on the floor together.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-YqNvmq3gv2I/WpR6oSaeB8I/AAAAAAAAPjM/gMja3TRaCuQ8QyJ02xUCexG2xhu-w2R_wCLcBGAs/s1600/15.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1201" data-original-width="1600" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-YqNvmq3gv2I/WpR6oSaeB8I/AAAAAAAAPjM/gMja3TRaCuQ8QyJ02xUCexG2xhu-w2R_wCLcBGAs/s1600/15.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-4ayCLWQjgd8/WpR6ow1nD7I/AAAAAAAAPjQ/8oGEvXPZx_IyNmBCeWHTgRvrUXBC8_wHgCLcBGAs/s1600/16.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1197" data-original-width="1600" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-4ayCLWQjgd8/WpR6ow1nD7I/AAAAAAAAPjQ/8oGEvXPZx_IyNmBCeWHTgRvrUXBC8_wHgCLcBGAs/s1600/16.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">10:00 - play with puzzles with Solomon and talk to Asher in his Rock and Play.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Oc06UkkIm_g/WpR6pd4yw3I/AAAAAAAAPjU/ShtKWNocuZI5J8esdYsRgDaYvoTuUGlhQCLcBGAs/s1600/17.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1194" data-original-width="1600" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Oc06UkkIm_g/WpR6pd4yw3I/AAAAAAAAPjU/ShtKWNocuZI5J8esdYsRgDaYvoTuUGlhQCLcBGAs/s1600/17.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">10:50 - lay Asher down for another nap and set up paint for Solomon so I can read my bible.&nbsp;</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-28RS0uu4yAQ/WpR6pzsLm5I/AAAAAAAAPjY/Ba48_klNgJgq3QJD_b1bmhLkFEafmIUNgCLcBGAs/s1600/18.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="963" data-original-width="1276" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-28RS0uu4yAQ/WpR6pzsLm5I/AAAAAAAAPjY/Ba48_klNgJgq3QJD_b1bmhLkFEafmIUNgCLcBGAs/s1600/18.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-tcn_xeq6iA8/WpR6qe6oyBI/AAAAAAAAPjc/DPeIDeGgI2gq4AgUSPxjldiOSzks0ZCaACLcBGAs/s1600/19.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1195" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-tcn_xeq6iA8/WpR6qe6oyBI/AAAAAAAAPjc/DPeIDeGgI2gq4AgUSPxjldiOSzks0ZCaACLcBGAs/s1600/19.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZtTOsL3LHa4/WpR6rQirD6I/AAAAAAAAPjk/9QD_eCQZefIJWtL_chBWCy3nvk0a9MDZwCLcBGAs/s1600/20.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1201" data-original-width="1600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZtTOsL3LHa4/WpR6rQirD6I/AAAAAAAAPjk/9QD_eCQZefIJWtL_chBWCy3nvk0a9MDZwCLcBGAs/s1600/20.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">11:35 - more puzzle fun with Solomon before Ashe wakes up. I always try and use some of his naptimes to have some one on one playtime with Solomon. We both need it!&nbsp;</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-BovYb7LMdzM/WpR6r7tkomI/AAAAAAAAPjo/3IxGjH7PYX0gwOUttzsjkd0RUmcOdSG3ACLcBGAs/s1600/21.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1201" data-original-width="1600" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-BovYb7LMdzM/WpR6r7tkomI/AAAAAAAAPjo/3IxGjH7PYX0gwOUttzsjkd0RUmcOdSG3ACLcBGAs/s1600/21.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HLTxXPaSq_M/WpR6srvWEXI/AAAAAAAAPjs/QzBkA25TUwQB37H_9eNFuhnWATgKbRjbQCLcBGAs/s1600/22.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HLTxXPaSq_M/WpR6srvWEXI/AAAAAAAAPjs/QzBkA25TUwQB37H_9eNFuhnWATgKbRjbQCLcBGAs/s1600/22.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">11:50 - Asher wakes up starving since he didn't nurse to sleep and Solomon wants to play upstairs so I end up nursing Asher on our bed while Solomon plays. This is becoming a regular thing which I don't mind at all. I love to sit quietly and watch him play and jump on the bed as Asher drinks his milk.&nbsp;</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-twByCgFMh-Q/WpR6tHnjGxI/AAAAAAAAPjw/l0crW8opJrEypCKwLRCCv9AcWPYKD0N6QCLcBGAs/s1600/23.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-twByCgFMh-Q/WpR6tHnjGxI/AAAAAAAAPjw/l0crW8opJrEypCKwLRCCv9AcWPYKD0N6QCLcBGAs/s1600/23.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">12:00 - Peter comes home for lunch and comes upstairs to find us. He makes PB &amp; honey sandwiches for all of us while I finish feeding Asher.&nbsp;</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-kepSrZM09_o/WpR6toYuXfI/AAAAAAAAPj0/Ue0msyRv03EF39lCkAGPtsRx3TNiUF2zQCLcBGAs/s1600/24.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1208" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-kepSrZM09_o/WpR6toYuXfI/AAAAAAAAPj0/Ue0msyRv03EF39lCkAGPtsRx3TNiUF2zQCLcBGAs/s1600/24.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">12:20 - I take Asher downstairs and put him in the swing while I take a quick shower and finally change out of my pajamas.&nbsp;</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2DxSAqnLWZ0/WpR6tx5TkzI/AAAAAAAAPj4/aNE9cako058nRTnme7m8hIAbHjZDxOqSgCLcBGAs/s1600/25.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1442" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2DxSAqnLWZ0/WpR6tx5TkzI/AAAAAAAAPj4/aNE9cako058nRTnme7m8hIAbHjZDxOqSgCLcBGAs/s1600/25.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-jdxVdj_jzo0/WpR6uj-XLjI/AAAAAAAAPj8/6xBxWlq6V5MjBTf4Bk-NFefTA4zeDYYSgCLcBGAs/s1600/26.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-jdxVdj_jzo0/WpR6uj-XLjI/AAAAAAAAPj8/6xBxWlq6V5MjBTf4Bk-NFefTA4zeDYYSgCLcBGAs/s1600/26.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">12:30 - I sit down to eat my sandwich Peter made me after getting ready. Once I'm done eating I go to change Asher's diaper since he's fussy. I get to hold him and play with him while Solomon plays with daddy.&nbsp;</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_l_rYgS42Ks/WpR6vF5R9CI/AAAAAAAAPkA/4nbS2syjBx8tYN-MLroqnrzfpHxFeH9kgCLcBGAs/s1600/27.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1210" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_l_rYgS42Ks/WpR6vF5R9CI/AAAAAAAAPkA/4nbS2syjBx8tYN-MLroqnrzfpHxFeH9kgCLcBGAs/s1600/27.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">12:50 - Peter heads back to work and Solomon plays more puzzles. He is ALL ABOUT puzzles lately.&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1:05 - I nurse Asher again, I want to get him super full so he will have a long afternoon nap.&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1:40 - I lay Asher down in his crib and let Solomon have some TV time while I work on this blog post.&nbsp;</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-WtmaacKFLTo/WpR6vmGroFI/AAAAAAAAPkE/wwMCNao74ykpGi1O5TLFDqYxdWzucFsdACLcBGAs/s1600/28.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-WtmaacKFLTo/WpR6vmGroFI/AAAAAAAAPkE/wwMCNao74ykpGi1O5TLFDqYxdWzucFsdACLcBGAs/s1600/28.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">2:15 - Asher wakes up crying and I bring him back to the couch for cuddles and more milk.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This second leap is crazy, all he wants is cuddles and to nurse.&nbsp;</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-j8GhPQ5yhQY/WpR6wBFGkpI/AAAAAAAAPkI/FHJzXQ1Db30Pfw7HBistikB7a55UFfpwQCLcBGAs/s1600/29.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-j8GhPQ5yhQY/WpR6wBFGkpI/AAAAAAAAPkI/FHJzXQ1Db30Pfw7HBistikB7a55UFfpwQCLcBGAs/s1600/29.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Doqv6FBQg8E/WpR6xFUqutI/AAAAAAAAPkQ/vJ9muvWGYf87ZIqigPjUd2m5lDzlQzb9ACLcBGAs/s1600/30.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Doqv6FBQg8E/WpR6xFUqutI/AAAAAAAAPkQ/vJ9muvWGYf87ZIqigPjUd2m5lDzlQzb9ACLcBGAs/s1600/30.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">2:40 - he's not in the mood to sleep so I let him lay and and look at the lights while Solomon finishes a show.&nbsp;</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-xlwRCZ2uyRE/WpR6xi9FX8I/AAAAAAAAPkU/uyGcFBvQcTU7NrwDZ0ZJS9laDddRrtrZACLcBGAs/s1600/31.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1199" data-original-width="1600" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-xlwRCZ2uyRE/WpR6xi9FX8I/AAAAAAAAPkU/uyGcFBvQcTU7NrwDZ0ZJS9laDddRrtrZACLcBGAs/s1600/31.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">3:00 - Solomon needs a snack so he finishes a leftover grilled cheese from the night before and devours it.&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">3:15 - Asher finally poops for the day and I think this might help him rest and sleep better in his crib?</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-upC4JJyPp_A/WpR6yHE1xqI/AAAAAAAAPkY/DyZ-gOoVuYIrCTKhpd59woTIOe_3qzsswCLcBGAs/s1600/32.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-upC4JJyPp_A/WpR6yHE1xqI/AAAAAAAAPkY/DyZ-gOoVuYIrCTKhpd59woTIOe_3qzsswCLcBGAs/s1600/32.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ZUjWuyIao2s/WpR6yq4jDeI/AAAAAAAAPkc/bOJNEiAdPUY1aNvAQela0REFsgxU_HVPwCLcBGAs/s1600/33.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ZUjWuyIao2s/WpR6yq4jDeI/AAAAAAAAPkc/bOJNEiAdPUY1aNvAQela0REFsgxU_HVPwCLcBGAs/s1600/33.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I change both of the boy's diapers and this always leads to cuddle time on the floor. Asher usually gets bored of it after the 10th kiss, haha! ;)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">3:40 - back to nursing again and he is wide awake staring at me while he drinks until around 4 and starts to doze off.&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">4:00 - I turn on the TV again for Solomon so I can go upstairs and try to let Asher fall asleep easier without all the big brother noise. Most days aren't a back and forth kind of dance with naps and Solomon doesn't get as much TV time, but days like today, it's the best option to keep him entertained while I try and help Asher sleep.&nbsp;</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-aJQw_lOqnZM/WpR6zITxd4I/AAAAAAAAPkg/EDTMBVI6mF4qW42Y5Dz3WupNCzx1-w-VgCLcBGAs/s1600/34.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1203" data-original-width="1600" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-aJQw_lOqnZM/WpR6zITxd4I/AAAAAAAAPkg/EDTMBVI6mF4qW42Y5Dz3WupNCzx1-w-VgCLcBGAs/s1600/34.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">4:15 - I put him down again and run downstairs to try and finish editing these photos and type up the post. Asher wakes up crying before 10 minutes so I give up.&nbsp;</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-y-HJ11Rm_MU/WpR6zhafRkI/AAAAAAAAPkk/T6WBNW70jK4_U3GITUVeq5ONlh35p7kAQCLcBGAs/s1600/35.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-y-HJ11Rm_MU/WpR6zhafRkI/AAAAAAAAPkk/T6WBNW70jK4_U3GITUVeq5ONlh35p7kAQCLcBGAs/s1600/35.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-YGbqXrstx9w/WpS8c6N8DtI/AAAAAAAAPlg/361R-hdJbFk6Yxkn8lKgj-_2a1Ohl4wcgCLcBGAs/s1600/36.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-YGbqXrstx9w/WpS8c6N8DtI/AAAAAAAAPlg/361R-hdJbFk6Yxkn8lKgj-_2a1Ohl4wcgCLcBGAs/s1600/36.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">4:24 - I go to get Asher again and decide to just hold him and cuddle since he seems to need that most today.&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">5:20 - he wakes up from a long nap of being held the entire time and Solomon has enjoyed WAY too much TV, so we decide to go in the playroom and color until daddy gets home.&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">5:45 - Peter gets home and we go to his Mom's house for dinner. Asher is wide awake most of the time at dinner and sleeps in a rocker there for maybe 20 minutes at most.&nbsp;</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-0iNwnjAfQHQ/WpS8c-hCuII/AAAAAAAAPlc/RW8ycOnzCGED3SfYIJ9YavbiDq2Te-WkwCLcBGAs/s1600/37.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1203" data-original-width="1600" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-0iNwnjAfQHQ/WpS8c-hCuII/AAAAAAAAPlc/RW8ycOnzCGED3SfYIJ9YavbiDq2Te-WkwCLcBGAs/s1600/37.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">8:20 - we hang out at his mom's house with family until it's time to head home for bed time. Before we leave we change the boy's diapers and my SIL snapped this picture. It is one of my favorite pictures so far since Asher has been born. I love how it shows our teamwork of parenting... I'm so thankful to have a husband who does the "dirty work" of parenthood with me. He changes the diapers, does bathtime and rocks babies; and I'm so thankful for it!!&nbsp;</div></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/LivingOnCloudNine/~4/l-W5UP2AX28" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Cassie Eliyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17367068911506112409noreply@blogger.com0http://livingoncloud9ine.blogspot.com/2018/02/a-day-in-our-life-006.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-623572435825326167.post-54930898923356374122018-02-26T07:30:00.000-05:002018-02-26T07:30:00.275-05:00family bike ride.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-R30pCCsrb-A/WpHkkC-8NtI/AAAAAAAAPhY/CXsqY2SjcF0ZBxDksG0z-F4vKDbED8f5ACLcBGAs/s1600/1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1206" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-R30pCCsrb-A/WpHkkC-8NtI/AAAAAAAAPhY/CXsqY2SjcF0ZBxDksG0z-F4vKDbED8f5ACLcBGAs/s1600/1.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-7rBzJmqh944/WpHktuA4P1I/AAAAAAAAPiU/mUZ0vwjRi2MyvnHuog7WfPp4-aFoq-AfwCLcBGAs/s1600/2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-7rBzJmqh944/WpHktuA4P1I/AAAAAAAAPiU/mUZ0vwjRi2MyvnHuog7WfPp4-aFoq-AfwCLcBGAs/s1600/2.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>It was a weekend full of beautiful weather, and we definitely started it off right on Friday, at Swamp Rabbit! We always try and spend our Friday morning at the&nbsp;<a href="http://swamprabbitcafe.com/" target="_blank"><b>SRG</b></a>&nbsp;for some breakfast and play time, but we ended up having a busy morning. I thought it would be fun to go for a late lunch and take the dad's with us this time. Peter's brother spotted the huge group bike and was dying to rent it. We all thought it was joking but when the little ears heard him, we knew we couldn't change their mind. It looked like so much fun but it was a little scary. Don't get me wrong, it was fun, but we also had to newborns strapped to our chest on the back seats. We were crying from laughing so hard!!! You can have an adventure of your own and rent the bike at&nbsp;<b><a href="https://www.srtbikeshop.com/" target="_blank">Swamp Rabbit Trail Bike Shop</a>&nbsp;</b><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-pPvNM9ZbCmU/WpHkmfAmVnI/AAAAAAAAPh4/ZfOOkDJzXrgaTxQUWQEmI9a_yqSLgrPYgCLcBGAs/s1600/3.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-pPvNM9ZbCmU/WpHkmfAmVnI/AAAAAAAAPh4/ZfOOkDJzXrgaTxQUWQEmI9a_yqSLgrPYgCLcBGAs/s1600/3.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-pkrpT7fX_rs/WpHkmXiOu_I/AAAAAAAAPh8/f3gpUv1Ieq4W4YdwHzXn5urD2TjUTys0wCLcBGAs/s1600/4.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-pkrpT7fX_rs/WpHkmXiOu_I/AAAAAAAAPh8/f3gpUv1Ieq4W4YdwHzXn5urD2TjUTys0wCLcBGAs/s1600/4.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-IQWq0W-ToPE/WpHknPRkfFI/AAAAAAAAPiA/n0efH6VXVSwpoKR6mEpv_FQjxqi5RvwbgCLcBGAs/s1600/5.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-IQWq0W-ToPE/WpHknPRkfFI/AAAAAAAAPiA/n0efH6VXVSwpoKR6mEpv_FQjxqi5RvwbgCLcBGAs/s1600/5.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I love the fringe on the bike so much!!!&nbsp;</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-iYunX6gpBRU/WpHknCrJIaI/AAAAAAAAPiE/saybex4ZX3o3A59i3y7I5TcUPgMcbB_2ACLcBGAs/s1600/6.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1203" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-iYunX6gpBRU/WpHknCrJIaI/AAAAAAAAPiE/saybex4ZX3o3A59i3y7I5TcUPgMcbB_2ACLcBGAs/s1600/6.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-s-JghgXA8xU/WpHkniQBfhI/AAAAAAAAPiI/Dtk38lEfct8WTQwr4Ei61GPfkqta5CKtQCLcBGAs/s1600/7.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-s-JghgXA8xU/WpHkniQBfhI/AAAAAAAAPiI/Dtk38lEfct8WTQwr4Ei61GPfkqta5CKtQCLcBGAs/s1600/7.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">cute boys, my new favorite Jonah &amp; Solomon picture!&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">....with a little bit of Jaden. Even with Solomon's Larabar face.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-YLZ0VbNeDb0/WpHknyqxOXI/AAAAAAAAPiM/eudilXZM-p0lylY1YszQfGXZCYIOuLbgwCLcBGAs/s1600/8.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1196" data-original-width="1600" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-YLZ0VbNeDb0/WpHknyqxOXI/AAAAAAAAPiM/eudilXZM-p0lylY1YszQfGXZCYIOuLbgwCLcBGAs/s1600/8.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3sxUZNrF8_E/WpHkoAyr1sI/AAAAAAAAPiQ/jzheI31yF44avF4eJvZ_PTGIZuc_yjjFQCLcBGAs/s1600/9.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3sxUZNrF8_E/WpHkoAyr1sI/AAAAAAAAPiQ/jzheI31yF44avF4eJvZ_PTGIZuc_yjjFQCLcBGAs/s1600/9.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">the first bike ride for the babies!!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3mrJPOz-wgc/WpHkkBhHCiI/AAAAAAAAPhc/uzaTPmADRQw6FUvaJD2mw74mAABbds5qACLcBGAs/s1600/10.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1206" data-original-width="1600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3mrJPOz-wgc/WpHkkBhHCiI/AAAAAAAAPhc/uzaTPmADRQw6FUvaJD2mw74mAABbds5qACLcBGAs/s1600/10.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Qsjyb26Nao0/WpHkkPgC_-I/AAAAAAAAPhg/GcA4FVVQ7hwSEBCfBfKkVk3pp6orklY6QCLcBGAs/s1600/11.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Qsjyb26Nao0/WpHkkPgC_-I/AAAAAAAAPhg/GcA4FVVQ7hwSEBCfBfKkVk3pp6orklY6QCLcBGAs/s1600/11.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">we had to get out with the babies so the guys could turn the bike around, it was so funny. Instead of a 3 point turn, it was more of an 8 point turn. Peter got a good glute workout though ;)&nbsp;</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YgLPk6MPePg/WpHkk8XNjBI/AAAAAAAAPhk/iMxLTyFch5o2dXKsna6fml-zVqAoZLeqwCLcBGAs/s1600/12.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YgLPk6MPePg/WpHkk8XNjBI/AAAAAAAAPhk/iMxLTyFch5o2dXKsna6fml-zVqAoZLeqwCLcBGAs/s1600/12.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-HFseTkvKUx8/WpHklLnmUWI/AAAAAAAAPho/TawfVEIABPI8V3SBY7tckVI3KAE6E_DRACLcBGAs/s1600/13.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1202" data-original-width="1600" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-HFseTkvKUx8/WpHklLnmUWI/AAAAAAAAPho/TawfVEIABPI8V3SBY7tckVI3KAE6E_DRACLcBGAs/s1600/13.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-5jbPW13swDI/WpHklsh101I/AAAAAAAAPhw/TPiqplj1EeQmC4IVW9Cn7WfssWjmZwx8wCLcBGAs/s1600/15.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1191" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-5jbPW13swDI/WpHklsh101I/AAAAAAAAPhw/TPiqplj1EeQmC4IVW9Cn7WfssWjmZwx8wCLcBGAs/s1600/15.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-iBDf18q2XRk/WpHklfTUzDI/AAAAAAAAPhs/VXChQxFrBAoS7StYOSe9vz3bvqWokZNugCLcBGAs/s1600/14.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1206" data-original-width="1600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-iBDf18q2XRk/WpHklfTUzDI/AAAAAAAAPhs/VXChQxFrBAoS7StYOSe9vz3bvqWokZNugCLcBGAs/s1600/14.JPG" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It was such a fun family adventure that we didn't even plan to have.&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I really love Fridays when we can all hang out and make memories together!!&nbsp;</div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/LivingOnCloudNine/~4/JmQNovxvabk" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Cassie Eliyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17367068911506112409noreply@blogger.com0http://livingoncloud9ine.blogspot.com/2018/02/family-bike-ride.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-623572435825326167.post-72859017368565760892018-02-23T08:00:00.000-05:002018-02-23T08:18:07.322-05:00weekly three <div style="text-align: justify;">This week has been an interesting week with Peter's first couple nights away for work since Asher has been born. It was supposed to be one night but he needed to stay a bit longer, so that unexpected news had me a little worried, but it surprisingly went so well. My mom gladly came over to help with the bedtime routine both nights and Solomon loved the extra Gigi time. He also loved daddy coming home last night! He is such a daddy's boy, and I love it. He came walking in our room this morning around 7:30 as I was changing Asher's diaper. He curled up beside him in the bed and started kissing and hugging him. I asked him if he was ready to go downstairs and he said no, stay upstairs. I don't think he was quite ready to get out of the comfy bed and start the day. Then I said "but daddy's downstairs!". The big grin that came across his face and the excitement in his eyes was so sweet. He couldn't get downstairs fast enough and went running into his arms. This week might have been a little tough, but it sure did make me even more thankful for a husband that works hard to take care of his family, even if that means he has to leave us every now and then. We love him so much, and I can't wait to spend the weekend with him!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Nx-fOIvZr8I/WpARfVI2GNI/AAAAAAAAPhE/UvRgcYsMiy4yYeT7YM3QCewbMU4ml1UYgCLcBGAs/s1600/2.23%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1203" data-original-width="1600" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Nx-fOIvZr8I/WpARfVI2GNI/AAAAAAAAPhE/UvRgcYsMiy4yYeT7YM3QCewbMU4ml1UYgCLcBGAs/s1600/2.23%2B1.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">these two, I really can't believe they are mine sometimes!&nbsp;</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xharWo73hIw/WpARfS_bBMI/AAAAAAAAPhA/oObAZcJT0pw6iEvhC640n3V48QlFN3YzwCLcBGAs/s1600/2.23%2B2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xharWo73hIw/WpARfS_bBMI/AAAAAAAAPhA/oObAZcJT0pw6iEvhC640n3V48QlFN3YzwCLcBGAs/s1600/2.23%2B2.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">watching Solomon swing and play in my grandma's back yard was so sweet. I have so many memories growing up in this back yard and it made me miss my grandpa, he would have loved to play and love on my sweet boys so much!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-B6VbRzIH0Nc/WpARff_1aaI/AAAAAAAAPg8/-N5VAKFsz84V0Nrqa66ji6TJDvtaGAK0wCLcBGAs/s1600/2.23%2B3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1211" data-original-width="1600" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-B6VbRzIH0Nc/WpARff_1aaI/AAAAAAAAPg8/-N5VAKFsz84V0Nrqa66ji6TJDvtaGAK0wCLcBGAs/s1600/2.23%2B3.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">eight weeks old already!! I can't believe it. It feels like he's been here forever, but still like I had him yesterday, somehow??</div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/LivingOnCloudNine/~4/wfkDiryCfe4" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Cassie Eliyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17367068911506112409noreply@blogger.com0http://livingoncloud9ine.blogspot.com/2018/02/weekly-three_23.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-623572435825326167.post-45649658887900599612018-02-20T09:30:00.000-05:002018-02-20T09:40:34.878-05:00taking stock 015<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Z-JyBbQOR-s/Wowy39K2-cI/AAAAAAAAPgs/scMIGJsNZosHe5tcRg0H0wXRrOvk_tcngCLcBGAs/s1600/TakingStock2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Z-JyBbQOR-s/Wowy39K2-cI/AAAAAAAAPgs/scMIGJsNZosHe5tcRg0H0wXRrOvk_tcngCLcBGAs/s1600/TakingStock2.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-EJ-0lPJQz70/WowyHx87LMI/AAAAAAAAPgc/0nFmBN7en0krOZQ1KgR3hI3CZXVRYMBHQCLcBGAs/s1600/TakingStock3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-EJ-0lPJQz70/WowyHx87LMI/AAAAAAAAPgc/0nFmBN7en0krOZQ1KgR3hI3CZXVRYMBHQCLcBGAs/s1600/TakingStock3.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">chubby sleepy face &amp; the "asking a question" face.....</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">two of my favorite faces right now!&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">(in his Darth Vader pajamas, of course.)</div><br /><br /><br /><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #666666; font-family: Cantarell; font-size: 14px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline;"><b>Making // </b>to do lists like crazy!</div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #666666; font-family: Cantarell; font-size: 14px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline;"><b>Cooking //</b>&nbsp;barely anything, except for pasta. quick and easy meals are the easiest right now.</div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #666666; font-family: Cantarell; font-size: 14px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline;"><b>Drinking //&nbsp;</b>so much water!! Breastfeeding makes me forever thirsty!</div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #666666; font-family: Cantarell; font-size: 14px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline;"><b>Reading //&nbsp;</b>a lot of Dr. Seuss lately</div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #666666; font-family: Cantarell; font-size: 14px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline;"><b>Wanting //&nbsp;</b>to know when Asher will stop hating the car!?!</div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #666666; font-family: Cantarell; font-size: 14px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline;"><b>Looking //&nbsp;</b>for an art piece for the mantle and I can't seem to make a decision!!!&nbsp;</div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #666666; font-family: Cantarell; font-size: 14px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline;"><b>Wishing //&nbsp;</b>there wasn't SO MUCH rain this week, but the warm weather is nice. At least it isn't cold rain.</div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #666666; font-family: Cantarell; font-size: 14px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline;"><b>Enjoying //&nbsp;</b>how interactive Asher has become in the past week!</div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #666666; font-family: Cantarell; font-size: 14px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline;"><b>Liking //&nbsp;</b>my daily quiet time in the playroom with Solomon. It has become my favorite part of the day.&nbsp;</div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #666666; font-family: Cantarell; font-size: 14px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline;"><b>Wondering //&nbsp;</b>when the flu season will finally be over?!? I've never been so afraid of the flu.&nbsp;</div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #666666; font-family: Cantarell; font-size: 14px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline;"><b>Loving //&nbsp;</b>being a stay at home mom to two boys, I'm so thankful that I love it, and that I really want to do it. It really is such a blessing!</div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #666666; font-family: Cantarell; font-size: 14px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline;"><b>Hoping //&nbsp;</b>for a day trip to Asheville soon!!!!&nbsp;</div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #666666; font-family: Cantarell; font-size: 14px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline;"><b>Marveling // </b>at how quickly Asher is adapting to a schedule during the day and night.</div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #666666; font-family: Cantarell; font-size: 14px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline;"><b>Needing //&nbsp;</b>to take Solomon out on a little date with mommy and daddy soon!! Maybe this weekend?!?</div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #666666; font-family: Cantarell; font-size: 14px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline;"><b>Smelling //&nbsp;</b>bleach from washing a load of whites this morning.</div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #666666; font-family: Cantarell; font-size: 14px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline;"><b>Wearing //&nbsp;</b>lounge wear as often as possible! I'm excited to used my Aerie gift card that my mom gave me for my birthday soon!&nbsp;</div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #666666; font-family: Cantarell; font-size: 14px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline;"><b>Knowing //&nbsp;</b>that this year is going to fly by, since the past two months have gone by so quickly! How do we have an almost two month old baby already? It's killing me!!!!</div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #666666; font-family: Cantarell; font-size: 14px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline;"><b>Thinking //&nbsp;</b>about all the summer vacation options and what we should do......?</div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #666666; font-family: Cantarell; font-size: 14px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline;"><b>Bookmarking //&nbsp;</b>so many beautiful instagram accounts with home decor ideas for spring.</div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #666666; font-family: Cantarell; font-size: 14px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline;"><b>Opening //&nbsp;</b>Amazon Prime boxes way too often, just ask my husband. ;) "what did you buy now?!?"</div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #666666; font-family: Cantarell; font-size: 14px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline;"><b>Giggling //&nbsp;</b>at all the crazy things Solomon says and does lately, he is the funniest boy. And so sweet!!!</div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #666666; font-family: Cantarell; font-size: 14px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline;"><b>Feeling //&nbsp;</b>really excited about Easter coming up and some of the new traditions we are going to start to keep Jesus at the core of the holiday!</div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/LivingOnCloudNine/~4/qewlt1VNrBM" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Cassie Eliyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17367068911506112409noreply@blogger.com0http://livingoncloud9ine.blogspot.com/2018/02/taking-stock-015.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-623572435825326167.post-55718701211309604502018-02-16T07:00:00.000-05:002018-02-16T07:00:00.389-05:00weekly three.<div style="text-align: justify;">It's been a very productive week in the Eliya house! I feel like the cleaning and laundry and new baby schedule is starting to fall into place, which is a huge sigh of relief. It's nice to feel like I have a good idea of what each day will hold for us at home. Weeks like this one is what makes me feel extra relaxed on the weekends, which I can't wait for. Relaxing with my guys and enjoying some family time. I'm really hoping that some of the rain decides to hold off, but if not, we will just enjoy jumping in some puddles!&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/--wNifbmzweY/WoUKIdoNjyI/AAAAAAAAPf8/7uImUzKluq0eQgxdraPwAO2V4G8EX1rjACLcBGAs/s1600/2.15%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/--wNifbmzweY/WoUKIdoNjyI/AAAAAAAAPf8/7uImUzKluq0eQgxdraPwAO2V4G8EX1rjACLcBGAs/s1600/2.15%2B1.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Climbing into Solomon's teepee (per his request) to read books.&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Seeing him read to Asher is one of my favorite things to do together.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-tKmbXj3CEuQ/WoUKIdy9iWI/AAAAAAAAPgA/wiZ8r6udFwI9nvRK-NP050b_P9pAYKDggCLcBGAs/s1600/2.15%2B2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-tKmbXj3CEuQ/WoUKIdy9iWI/AAAAAAAAPgA/wiZ8r6udFwI9nvRK-NP050b_P9pAYKDggCLcBGAs/s1600/2.15%2B2.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">making some sweet Valentine's Day cards for Gigi and Teta.&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Watching Solomon get so excited when he gave them out was so precious!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-GT3iGfzT8wI/WoUKIFhPF8I/AAAAAAAAPf4/JfuNtaWwFrg5NZPvImDRLYgwq-1RC9PpACLcBGAs/s1600/2.15%2B3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-GT3iGfzT8wI/WoUKIFhPF8I/AAAAAAAAPf4/JfuNtaWwFrg5NZPvImDRLYgwq-1RC9PpACLcBGAs/s1600/2.15%2B3.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">this little squirt and all the smiles he's been giving lately.&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I love seeing his little personality come out!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/LivingOnCloudNine/~4/iRKvlonvC_s" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Cassie Eliyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17367068911506112409noreply@blogger.com0http://livingoncloud9ine.blogspot.com/2018/02/weekly-three_16.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-623572435825326167.post-78319900031644286362018-02-14T08:30:00.000-05:002018-02-14T08:48:10.424-05:00my sweet babies.<div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-35T4SWnaNPE/WoOstA0KQdI/AAAAAAAAPfI/wZBEgCTOFAg2yyTCwVMVOJwgC5ZfCjCdQCLcBGAs/s1600/Vday4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1201" data-original-width="1600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-35T4SWnaNPE/WoOstA0KQdI/AAAAAAAAPfI/wZBEgCTOFAg2yyTCwVMVOJwgC5ZfCjCdQCLcBGAs/s1600/Vday4.jpg" /></a></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">We've never been a big on Valentines Day celebrations, but it's always fun to give a little extra love to those special people in your life! Yesterday afternoon was a long one. I had two boys who only wanted to cry and needed some one on one mommy time. Those moments are the hardest so far. When Solomon is crying "mommy hold me" while I'm feeding a very hungry newborn. I try my best to love them both as hard as I can, but sometimes I can feel a little spread thin. Sadly, in those moments I tend to lose my cool. I definitely don't feel like a lovable mommy all the time, but these boys still want me. They still love me and need me. And I need them back. Even in the long and hard moments of our days, I need them so desperately. My biggest prayer right now is that when they see I'm not perfect, that they also see that I need Christ every day. I hope that my need for Him will create a need for Him in their life. Because I need Jesus so much. All day long I need Him, and He gave me these sweet babies to love, and teach and disciple daily. I read a quote recently from the&nbsp;<a href="http://wellwateredwomen.com/blog/" target="_blank"><b>Well Watered Women Blog</b></a>&nbsp;that really resonated with me......<br /><br /><i><b>"One thing I've learned about discipling our young children is that it's usually much simpler than we make it out to be. Nurturing the hearts of our children is not a sprint: it's a marathon. Our goal isn't shallow roots that sprout up quickly and die, but deep healthy roots that are firmly established&nbsp; in God's rich fertile soil."</b></i><br /><br />So true, and so good to remember in these crazy days of motherhood. So, Happy Valentine's Day to my little loves. I'm so thankful that God gave me your little hearts to grow and nurture, in hopes to create big hearts for Him one day. I love you!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-nIsBXkougn0/WoOssg02pMI/AAAAAAAAPfo/epa_Avz2dhc-vXTAauWGC1QwPepxxWGoQCEwYBhgL/s1600/Vday1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1201" data-original-width="1600" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-nIsBXkougn0/WoOssg02pMI/AAAAAAAAPfo/epa_Avz2dhc-vXTAauWGC1QwPepxxWGoQCEwYBhgL/s1600/Vday1.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/--M7TVR3L7lI/WoOsuSlHviI/AAAAAAAAPfg/MB4EVsCTQXUC5sKfnWdpbevQUzEHliK4QCEwYBhgL/s1600/Vday7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1173" data-original-width="1558" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/--M7TVR3L7lI/WoOsuSlHviI/AAAAAAAAPfg/MB4EVsCTQXUC5sKfnWdpbevQUzEHliK4QCEwYBhgL/s1600/Vday7.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-y_1xmX4RlLQ/WoOsubgigbI/AAAAAAAAPfo/OjDaJSU68Pcfn3bggmf0GfmaeS6XSM-JwCEwYBhgL/s1600/Vday8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1062" data-original-width="1414" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-y_1xmX4RlLQ/WoOsubgigbI/AAAAAAAAPfo/OjDaJSU68Pcfn3bggmf0GfmaeS6XSM-JwCEwYBhgL/s1600/Vday8.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PT95HgejyqM/WoOstSV4e7I/AAAAAAAAPfo/MvMHYSCxg9AnhAmAQIxNDZ5bJuNC9gjMwCEwYBhgL/s1600/Vday5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1201" data-original-width="1600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PT95HgejyqM/WoOstSV4e7I/AAAAAAAAPfo/MvMHYSCxg9AnhAmAQIxNDZ5bJuNC9gjMwCEwYBhgL/s1600/Vday5.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">the way he looks at his big brother kills me!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2XWPCnPwVFg/WoOssq8n1vI/AAAAAAAAPfg/e93pSc1uyDMBqO9SAYxL2hHuTpwI2xhGQCEwYBhgL/s1600/Vday2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1201" data-original-width="1600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2XWPCnPwVFg/WoOssq8n1vI/AAAAAAAAPfg/e93pSc1uyDMBqO9SAYxL2hHuTpwI2xhGQCEwYBhgL/s1600/Vday2.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-d4kiLGrMGy8/WoOsusiBERI/AAAAAAAAPfs/Yom5YdyBuPIVhNAy84Y7LdYVjJKbGzP5ACEwYBhgL/s1600/Vday9.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1201" data-original-width="1600" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-d4kiLGrMGy8/WoOsusiBERI/AAAAAAAAPfs/Yom5YdyBuPIVhNAy84Y7LdYVjJKbGzP5ACEwYBhgL/s1600/Vday9.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-MBrW5o2nlec/WoOstnAPgpI/AAAAAAAAPfo/3x7G99RTfZkmfALxtQZCCi4RexEgskmFACEwYBhgL/s1600/Vday6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1197" data-original-width="1600" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-MBrW5o2nlec/WoOstnAPgpI/AAAAAAAAPfo/3x7G99RTfZkmfALxtQZCCi4RexEgskmFACEwYBhgL/s1600/Vday6.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">mom, stop it and hold me!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Happy Love Day, friends!!!&nbsp;</div></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/LivingOnCloudNine/~4/EPD4FgKuCRg" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Cassie Eliyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17367068911506112409noreply@blogger.com0http://livingoncloud9ine.blogspot.com/2018/02/my-sweet-babies.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-623572435825326167.post-76109793810688198012018-02-09T07:00:00.000-05:002018-02-09T07:00:33.249-05:00weekly three. <div style="text-align: justify;">Another week has flown by, and this one was full of things to do, so it really flew by. Things are definitely feeling more normal around here with two babies to love on. I was thinking yesterday about how I didn't feel "back to myself" after having Solomon until around seven months. But this time has been so much faster, I think maybe because I'm already a mother? I'm not really sure, but I do enjoy feeling at ease and enjoying both of my sweet boys. I'm really tired and working my way through motherhood, but it feels good, and I'm thankful!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-07JX8PvihVE/Wn0aEw-JEQI/AAAAAAAAPek/1doFhx5z_tgVXzg7cl55pwpLy1Mvm0-tgCLcBGAs/s1600/2.9%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-07JX8PvihVE/Wn0aEw-JEQI/AAAAAAAAPek/1doFhx5z_tgVXzg7cl55pwpLy1Mvm0-tgCLcBGAs/s1600/2.9%2B1.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">it was so wonderful to enjoy some front porch time with both of the boys this week! It really made me excited for Spring.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ECTfvAW8Peg/Wn0aE2_xPmI/AAAAAAAAPeg/Y67u1hQ06Qo7hBb89RFAOEEiaQhaAbw0wCLcBGAs/s1600/2.9%2B2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1211" data-original-width="1600" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ECTfvAW8Peg/Wn0aE2_xPmI/AAAAAAAAPeg/Y67u1hQ06Qo7hBb89RFAOEEiaQhaAbw0wCLcBGAs/s1600/2.9%2B2.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">this cute little guy may not like evenings and cry a LOT, but his happy mornings make up for it!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fy_XdTmrajg/Wn0aE8GDxqI/AAAAAAAAPeo/mhFN4gyEoPQhaiS4-YvboxxpIW2lhq6UgCLcBGAs/s1600/2.9%2B3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fy_XdTmrajg/Wn0aE8GDxqI/AAAAAAAAPeo/mhFN4gyEoPQhaiS4-YvboxxpIW2lhq6UgCLcBGAs/s1600/2.9%2B3.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">lemon cake and a great bible study, two of my favorites things in life!</div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/LivingOnCloudNine/~4/9Enas25aqGw" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Cassie Eliyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17367068911506112409noreply@blogger.com0http://livingoncloud9ine.blogspot.com/2018/02/weekly-three_9.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-623572435825326167.post-59424650943237486852018-02-07T07:30:00.000-05:002018-02-07T07:46:15.288-05:00waiting for spring. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-RC4Av-F0DoA/Wnpplej7j7I/AAAAAAAAPds/M0w576y4C4k6344YMGqco-9rzARQ2VzDwCLcBGAs/s1600/Park1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1211" data-original-width="1600" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-RC4Av-F0DoA/Wnpplej7j7I/AAAAAAAAPds/M0w576y4C4k6344YMGqco-9rzARQ2VzDwCLcBGAs/s1600/Park1.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-fNNqUZLrqxQ/WnpplDgB59I/AAAAAAAAPdo/veyFmolgtagDBdOFfQq-gxZmceFmmqA0gCLcBGAs/s1600/Park2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-fNNqUZLrqxQ/WnpplDgB59I/AAAAAAAAPdo/veyFmolgtagDBdOFfQq-gxZmceFmmqA0gCLcBGAs/s1600/Park2.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">We are definitely excited for the Spring weather to come so we can have more park dates, &amp; we were really excited to have a little glimpse of that yesterday! The sun was warm, and with a couple of layers, we didn't even notice the chill in the breeze. Solomon and John Frederick were so excited to play together and their momma's were equally excited to catch up and talk. Jill was sweet enough to pick up some lunch from Chicken Salad Chick for us, and we had a great time watching the boys run around like monkeys.&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-s5Sk_6sWSJ0/WnppmYE41EI/AAAAAAAAPeM/cdKZiW16FnQzApp2fwHHGymGKAOwwnp9wCEwYBhgL/s1600/Park4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1204" data-original-width="1600" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-s5Sk_6sWSJ0/WnppmYE41EI/AAAAAAAAPeM/cdKZiW16FnQzApp2fwHHGymGKAOwwnp9wCEwYBhgL/s1600/Park4.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HnlHrzPWTnM/WnppmAf_OpI/AAAAAAAAPeU/3Hu-giT0XSYBEszWekG6LPJpNOAo6ZSDwCEwYBhgL/s1600/Park3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1206" data-original-width="1600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HnlHrzPWTnM/WnppmAf_OpI/AAAAAAAAPeU/3Hu-giT0XSYBEszWekG6LPJpNOAo6ZSDwCEwYBhgL/s1600/Park3.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-qOWvBp_m1W4/WnppnCPj1_I/AAAAAAAAPeM/x4ZlsEnrWtkit8dHOdDnqEpGhDQkE1FxwCEwYBhgL/s1600/Park6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-qOWvBp_m1W4/WnppnCPj1_I/AAAAAAAAPeM/x4ZlsEnrWtkit8dHOdDnqEpGhDQkE1FxwCEwYBhgL/s1600/Park6.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-51yQXei-RR4/WnppmwgTytI/AAAAAAAAPeM/gsbh09GqTIAipLhm1Wm0uNKwAzuKy9EwwCEwYBhgL/s1600/Park5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1211" data-original-width="1600" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-51yQXei-RR4/WnppmwgTytI/AAAAAAAAPeM/gsbh09GqTIAipLhm1Wm0uNKwAzuKy9EwwCEwYBhgL/s1600/Park5.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-RTAVHnJWb5M/WnppnEE8wBI/AAAAAAAAPeQ/de5T26t3VxYhiHdnu9zETvXEyE9nSW6SACEwYBhgL/s1600/Park7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1198" data-original-width="1600" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-RTAVHnJWb5M/WnppnEE8wBI/AAAAAAAAPeQ/de5T26t3VxYhiHdnu9zETvXEyE9nSW6SACEwYBhgL/s1600/Park7.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-o6QScmwGYIA/WnppnemcuKI/AAAAAAAAPeQ/OESx_UqhFagsYYNyK8XK1Ik7B85QkBgPwCEwYBhgL/s1600/Park8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1203" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-o6QScmwGYIA/WnppnemcuKI/AAAAAAAAPeQ/OESx_UqhFagsYYNyK8XK1Ik7B85QkBgPwCEwYBhgL/s1600/Park8.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">the little babies getting some fresh air too! It was so nice to get some sunshine and spend some time outside.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/--ZU8i48xK5w/WnpplBVk2eI/AAAAAAAAPeQ/-rF7hpYzQ3sfsWvjqp0XkTxDikzupqAzgCEwYBhgL/s1600/Park10.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1201" data-original-width="1600" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/--ZU8i48xK5w/WnpplBVk2eI/AAAAAAAAPeQ/-rF7hpYzQ3sfsWvjqp0XkTxDikzupqAzgCEwYBhgL/s1600/Park10.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-690byB_qCWM/WnppnhOejkI/AAAAAAAAPeU/rFG7Ih0ckfIpkcbXbz0AFmlAskPFWjXsQCEwYBhgL/s1600/Park9.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-690byB_qCWM/WnppnhOejkI/AAAAAAAAPeU/rFG7Ih0ckfIpkcbXbz0AFmlAskPFWjXsQCEwYBhgL/s1600/Park9.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Now, today will be spent jumping in puddles with Solomon, which honestly might make him happier than sunshine at the park. HA!!&nbsp;</div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/LivingOnCloudNine/~4/9D_tVcRaFsA" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Cassie Eliyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17367068911506112409noreply@blogger.com0http://livingoncloud9ine.blogspot.com/2018/02/waiting-for-spring.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-623572435825326167.post-32254338892267658112018-02-06T09:00:00.000-05:002018-02-06T09:00:31.856-05:00baby asher.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-EJ4YI-HLfvI/WnUr-JFnYxI/AAAAAAAAPcU/MKvIOJjLPdYFpHNP9GrD2WLRu4hDlOvUACLcBGAs/s1600/AsherNB1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-EJ4YI-HLfvI/WnUr-JFnYxI/AAAAAAAAPcU/MKvIOJjLPdYFpHNP9GrD2WLRu4hDlOvUACLcBGAs/s1600/AsherNB1.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-VQ949sA24UQ/WnUr_-pw_RI/AAAAAAAAPcs/HzfbOZhTUas44K2QKk9QmNU0O2yxCdKhACLcBGAs/s1600/AsherNB2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-VQ949sA24UQ/WnUr_-pw_RI/AAAAAAAAPcs/HzfbOZhTUas44K2QKk9QmNU0O2yxCdKhACLcBGAs/s1600/AsherNB2.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I'm so excited to share some of my favorite photos from the newborn shoot with&nbsp;<a href="https://www.mollyneelyphotography.com/" target="_blank">Molly Neely</a>!! There were so many great images that she captured that will always have a special place in my heart. Our family growing to four has been such a whirlwind of emotions for me. Watching Solomon become a big brother, sharing my heart with two little boys and one sweet husband, and also watching Peter father a newborn in a whole new way the second time around. There's so much that's different in a way that I didn't expect, or can even explain, but it just feels right. Everything is settling into place and we are finding our way around as a family of four. I just keep reminding myself that Asher isn't crawling or walking yet, that will change everything, that's for sure!!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9lmH7WmC9BI/WnUsAhklVXI/AAAAAAAAPc0/LIUQyLfs9_QLhfJquSGTpbrGM3E69L9cACEwYBhgL/s1600/AsherNB3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9lmH7WmC9BI/WnUsAhklVXI/AAAAAAAAPc0/LIUQyLfs9_QLhfJquSGTpbrGM3E69L9cACEwYBhgL/s1600/AsherNB3.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ozMvqHXLuj8/WnUsBJyMYdI/AAAAAAAAPc4/KbELvYL4uF0Q2BWaFC0ZGxJ1c2TybcgRwCEwYBhgL/s1600/AsherNB4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ozMvqHXLuj8/WnUsBJyMYdI/AAAAAAAAPc4/KbELvYL4uF0Q2BWaFC0ZGxJ1c2TybcgRwCEwYBhgL/s1600/AsherNB4.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-bSBX-zgbRLE/WnUsBurLYDI/AAAAAAAAPc8/hNGjCKYNA8goRrCs7UubUn4hkI3epaTfACEwYBhgL/s1600/AsherNB5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-bSBX-zgbRLE/WnUsBurLYDI/AAAAAAAAPc8/hNGjCKYNA8goRrCs7UubUn4hkI3epaTfACEwYBhgL/s1600/AsherNB5.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ytGN9wEoG54/WnUsCJIglDI/AAAAAAAAPdA/ZJYs6hqYI9sAHampZLd1En36v1QQVVyLQCEwYBhgL/s1600/AsherNB6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ytGN9wEoG54/WnUsCJIglDI/AAAAAAAAPdA/ZJYs6hqYI9sAHampZLd1En36v1QQVVyLQCEwYBhgL/s1600/AsherNB6.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">There are so many times during the day with my two boys that I feel like my heart will actually explode from happiness, it almost hurts and I could cry. I never thought I could love two little humans so much. Motherhood definitely has it's ups and downs, but the ups are so high that I always forget the lows. It's wonderful, and I love it so much!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-akO3A4xhJXs/WnUsCubvtZI/AAAAAAAAPdE/a5wgi6gLWnAwcq5F249Ok7xW9yt-RvxYgCEwYBhgL/s1600/AsherNB7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-akO3A4xhJXs/WnUsCubvtZI/AAAAAAAAPdE/a5wgi6gLWnAwcq5F249Ok7xW9yt-RvxYgCEwYBhgL/s1600/AsherNB7.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-xzlypPRxvaw/WnUsDBZDmFI/AAAAAAAAPdI/Ps8SQTMDzaE-RMWP02V2VQiFApjc9Ib3QCEwYBhgL/s1600/AsherNB8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-xzlypPRxvaw/WnUsDBZDmFI/AAAAAAAAPdI/Ps8SQTMDzaE-RMWP02V2VQiFApjc9Ib3QCEwYBhgL/s1600/AsherNB8.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-8tFbBWoSyyU/WnUsDi2w5lI/AAAAAAAAPdM/SbucRL6XtNYEW0rnQKNdFR_nIl5p9eJRQCEwYBhgL/s1600/AsherNB9.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-8tFbBWoSyyU/WnUsDi2w5lI/AAAAAAAAPdM/SbucRL6XtNYEW0rnQKNdFR_nIl5p9eJRQCEwYBhgL/s1600/AsherNB9.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-S0xG8_Ixd04/WnUr-EF9CUI/AAAAAAAAPcY/woSxZSxvX0Y1Vjq7lkpE1cZrpgPmKqe5gCEwYBhgL/s1600/AsherNB10.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-S0xG8_Ixd04/WnUr-EF9CUI/AAAAAAAAPcY/woSxZSxvX0Y1Vjq7lkpE1cZrpgPmKqe5gCEwYBhgL/s1600/AsherNB10.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-i7hFdkqgMcA/WnUr-AIXRvI/AAAAAAAAPcc/GLfZNko1xJoW-v5cTz7v5Dt-YdFgup21wCEwYBhgL/s1600/AsherNB11.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-i7hFdkqgMcA/WnUr-AIXRvI/AAAAAAAAPcc/GLfZNko1xJoW-v5cTz7v5Dt-YdFgup21wCEwYBhgL/s1600/AsherNB11.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-oMedkVI81vU/WnUr-_aRWJI/AAAAAAAAPcg/9Rx7lrWLB2ASaCB49HVTBHTOjSr7S4beACEwYBhgL/s1600/AsherNB12.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-oMedkVI81vU/WnUr-_aRWJI/AAAAAAAAPcg/9Rx7lrWLB2ASaCB49HVTBHTOjSr7S4beACEwYBhgL/s1600/AsherNB12.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-p9uL1iEWxuY/WnUr_Bm_k0I/AAAAAAAAPck/VtXz3h_G7F4Ldk73iKQ2OAzhgUz8BlKmwCEwYBhgL/s1600/AsherNB13.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-p9uL1iEWxuY/WnUr_Bm_k0I/AAAAAAAAPck/VtXz3h_G7F4Ldk73iKQ2OAzhgUz8BlKmwCEwYBhgL/s1600/AsherNB13.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-YqcQLv798Q8/WnUr_4BE8eI/AAAAAAAAPcw/OrgYieQ8R2AUJCF4suRgFI5WhZ9qfqI7wCEwYBhgL/s1600/AsherNB14.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-YqcQLv798Q8/WnUr_4BE8eI/AAAAAAAAPcw/OrgYieQ8R2AUJCF4suRgFI5WhZ9qfqI7wCEwYBhgL/s1600/AsherNB14.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-U37ndCXXRtM/WnUr_-OHFtI/AAAAAAAAPco/20YCWMapGbYioUKBtm5Hk5w3CHFlPaNHACEwYBhgL/s1600/AsherNB15.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-U37ndCXXRtM/WnUr_-OHFtI/AAAAAAAAPco/20YCWMapGbYioUKBtm5Hk5w3CHFlPaNHACEwYBhgL/s1600/AsherNB15.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Our little guy, who is already so much bigger that I can hardly believe my eyes. Not so little anymore, I'm just praying time will slow down a little bit.&nbsp;</div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/LivingOnCloudNine/~4/eXlV1jYTxuE" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Cassie Eliyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17367068911506112409noreply@blogger.com0http://livingoncloud9ine.blogspot.com/2018/02/baby-asher.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-623572435825326167.post-88361651122743409832018-02-02T07:00:00.000-05:002018-02-02T07:00:14.967-05:00weekly three. <div style="text-align: justify;">It has been a busy week thanks to actually getting out of the house several times! Praise Jesus!!! I could hardly stand staying cooped up in our house much longer. I was so happy to have some fun things to do this week, and I even ventured out to the grocery store with both boys solo, for the first time. Thankfully, Asher still sleeps a LOT, so he snoozed the whole time. Solomon always loves to go grocery shopping, so it was a fun time for us all. As for this weekend, I'm ready to celebrate my birthday tomorrow (and my nephew's 4th Birthday!), and then&nbsp; enjoy the Super Bowl! Hope you have a fun one!!! Happy February!&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ujBKGMM1rCo/WnPea68v_eI/AAAAAAAAPb0/m7jeScSF0CQ5yYllIOWxtelTWcINgjPmwCLcBGAs/s1600/2.2%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1143" data-original-width="1600" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ujBKGMM1rCo/WnPea68v_eI/AAAAAAAAPb0/m7jeScSF0CQ5yYllIOWxtelTWcINgjPmwCLcBGAs/s1600/2.2%2B1.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Asher started his first&nbsp;<a href="https://www.thewonderweeks.com/the-mental-leaps-and-wonder-weeks/" target="_blank"><b>Wonder Weeks Leap</b></a>&nbsp;this week so there has been a lot of cuddling!!!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-IRbEphvy0qU/WnPeazsyYbI/AAAAAAAAPb4/tBjLHpSIfpkIsLY5cXOPV9TiKxI7VI_BACLcBGAs/s1600/2.2%2B2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1104" data-original-width="1600" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-IRbEphvy0qU/WnPeazsyYbI/AAAAAAAAPb4/tBjLHpSIfpkIsLY5cXOPV9TiKxI7VI_BACLcBGAs/s1600/2.2%2B2.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Cutest captain America around, he was so excited to spend the day with his cousins and get out of the house on Tuesday.&nbsp;</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-a7k4GwJOvs4/WnPea82t1gI/AAAAAAAAPb8/D9n3IKBGl6ovvTwHAEEWnTSKmb3KrBx8QCLcBGAs/s1600/2.2%2B3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="999" data-original-width="1511" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-a7k4GwJOvs4/WnPea82t1gI/AAAAAAAAPb8/D9n3IKBGl6ovvTwHAEEWnTSKmb3KrBx8QCLcBGAs/s1600/2.2%2B3.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">New friends and new babies, so fun to eat some yummy brunch and hang out with some girlfriends yesterday morning!&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/LivingOnCloudNine/~4/39MFYtcFGHo" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Cassie Eliyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17367068911506112409noreply@blogger.com0http://livingoncloud9ine.blogspot.com/2018/02/weekly-three.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-623572435825326167.post-3872796490412094362018-02-01T17:00:00.000-05:002018-02-01T17:45:46.409-05:00Goals // 2.18<div style="text-align: justify;">One month down already. So crazy, I honestly feel like it's going to be December before we know it. How does time fly by so quickly?!? How do I have a one month old baby already? It's just insane, but time isn't going to slow down, so I might as well look ahead to the month ahead. February is a good one for me since I get to celebrate my birthday and Valentine's Day! Lot's of love, and a lot of happiness!!&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-B0MEKvP3FH4/WnOX5T2nZMI/AAAAAAAAPbk/2XLv9Lg9xyQcs6pGHrFePbV8_emU6mUqgCLcBGAs/s1600/jan.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1061" data-original-width="1600" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-B0MEKvP3FH4/WnOX5T2nZMI/AAAAAAAAPbk/2XLv9Lg9xyQcs6pGHrFePbV8_emU6mUqgCLcBGAs/s1600/jan.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">one of my favorite candid shots of my three guys this past month!&nbsp;</div><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #666666; font-family: Cantarell; font-size: 14px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline;"><b><u>January Goals</u></b></div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #666666; font-family: Cantarell; font-size: 14px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline;"><b>1 // find my routine at home with two baby boys -</b>&nbsp;slowly but surely, it is falling into place. I'm excited to see that Asher is starting to have some type of routine with his awake and sleeping hours during the day. I'm sure that will continue to change in February and that will help with our routine for sure.&nbsp;</div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #666666; font-family: Cantarell; font-size: 14px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline;"><b>2 // start some fun "school time" with Solomon - </b>we have been working a little each day with "school time" and he loves it. I try and do this during my quiet time in the play room (#playroomquiettime on Instagram!) but sometimes we enjoy the school time together. We've also been trying to have some floor playtime that includes some learning also. I definitely want to make it fun for him so he enjoys it.&nbsp;</div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #666666; font-family: Cantarell; font-size: 14px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline;"><b>3 // finish our 2018 photo calendar - </b>I actually decided to not do this after all. The more I started to work on it the more I realized we didn't really need it.&nbsp;</div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #666666; font-family: Cantarell; font-size: 14px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline;"><b>4 // deep clean the house and get back on our cleaning schedule - </b>again, slowly but surely, this is happening. I've found that the last few hours in our day at home, before daddy gets home, is the best time to do a lot of the cleaning. Asher is awake and happy and Solomon can have some TV time while I get things straightened up around the house. It's also nice that Peter gets to come home to a house that is somewhat put together and a happy wife as well. I'm still working on our cleaning schedule and how I will need to tweak it with two boys at home.&nbsp;</div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #666666; font-family: Cantarell; font-size: 14px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline;"><br /></div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #666666; font-family: Cantarell; font-size: 14px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline;"><br /></div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #666666; font-family: Cantarell; font-size: 14px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline;"><b><u>February Goals</u></b></div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #666666; font-family: Cantarell; font-size: 14px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline;"><b>1 // celebrate my birthday with my family</b></div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #666666; font-family: Cantarell; font-size: 14px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline;"><b>2 // share a day in our life post</b></div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #666666; font-family: Cantarell; font-size: 14px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline;"><b>3 // cook dinner with Peter for Valentine's Day at home</b></div><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #666666; font-family: Cantarell; font-size: 14px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline;"><b>4 // purge my closet and donate clothes</b><br /><b>5 // print some new photos for the house</b></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/LivingOnCloudNine/~4/LEoY98Ikr3A" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Cassie Eliyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17367068911506112409noreply@blogger.com0http://livingoncloud9ine.blogspot.com/2018/02/goals-218.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-623572435825326167.post-27197371693562680912018-01-30T07:00:00.000-05:002018-01-30T07:17:13.785-05:00first family date with four.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-oj0TF79tkI8/Wm0zy_3nWMI/AAAAAAAAPZ8/tSltOUUC9G4K7rLH5r2EkC95SOGalSmCwCLcBGAs/s1600/WD13.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1203" data-original-width="1600" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-oj0TF79tkI8/Wm0zy_3nWMI/AAAAAAAAPZ8/tSltOUUC9G4K7rLH5r2EkC95SOGalSmCwCLcBGAs/s1600/WD13.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">This momma has been itching to get out of the house to have some fresh air for a long week. I'm still a little worried to take the boys out on my own with all the crazy winter germs floating around. I never thought I would be so paranoid about the flu, but having a newborn during flu season, well that changes everything! So when we realized it was going to be a rainy few days starting on Saturday night, I knew we needed to go out and have some family fun during the day. Solomon has been getting a little stir crazy too, so I knew we all needed it.&nbsp;</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-dKg-2bwOK08/Wm0zyB038vI/AAAAAAAAPZs/Jsu_TRRQOMkRsMdBIpblNfsxSVs3HnsyACLcBGAs/s1600/WD1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1206" data-original-width="1600" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-dKg-2bwOK08/Wm0zyB038vI/AAAAAAAAPZs/Jsu_TRRQOMkRsMdBIpblNfsxSVs3HnsyACLcBGAs/s1600/WD1.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Nd0yBcjiMvg/Wm0zztNCSzI/AAAAAAAAPaE/UL5zNtuhXhkvrdzouMayX6qz-IosVHqHACLcBGAs/s1600/WD3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1203" data-original-width="1600" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Nd0yBcjiMvg/Wm0zztNCSzI/AAAAAAAAPaE/UL5zNtuhXhkvrdzouMayX6qz-IosVHqHACLcBGAs/s1600/WD3.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><b><a href="https://bfsbeer.com/" target="_blank">Birds Fly South</a>&nbsp;</b>is always one of the first options when choosing a family date! It's such a fun spot with tacos from&nbsp;<b><a href="http://whiteducktacoshop.com/locations-hours/" target="_blank">White Duck Taco Shop</a>&nbsp;</b>&amp; the open yard for Solomon to run around like a wild child. That is exactly what he needed after being cooped up in the house for weeks. The cheese dip and salsa is so good and I always get my favorite taco, the bangkok shrimp. This time I also tried the crispy pork belly taco and it was incredible.&nbsp;</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-obPug9-ohD0/Wm0zzSo_DLI/AAAAAAAAPaA/PMpSJmW4PWEuu1fHbRzsEtdKjvmixTzzgCLcBGAs/s1600/WD2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-obPug9-ohD0/Wm0zzSo_DLI/AAAAAAAAPaA/PMpSJmW4PWEuu1fHbRzsEtdKjvmixTzzgCLcBGAs/s1600/WD2.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-F_kkgROTu0c/Wm0z0P0MZcI/AAAAAAAAPaM/VnIUBFxfYNM4F9BQiX3vMlXKt1ua4P9swCLcBGAs/s1600/WD5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-F_kkgROTu0c/Wm0z0P0MZcI/AAAAAAAAPaM/VnIUBFxfYNM4F9BQiX3vMlXKt1ua4P9swCLcBGAs/s1600/WD5.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-N7fDLZV_lD4/Wm0zz-0AuxI/AAAAAAAAPaI/ei9zOBxSJL0_S_LMey5FW7LcxmTLw3oogCLcBGAs/s1600/WD4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1203" data-original-width="1600" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-N7fDLZV_lD4/Wm0zz-0AuxI/AAAAAAAAPaI/ei9zOBxSJL0_S_LMey5FW7LcxmTLw3oogCLcBGAs/s1600/WD4.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-R0PKlBQqO3I/Wm0z0J-OHRI/AAAAAAAAPaQ/nMwCzJbChior2bRmCLN5x0NI5ynDW52tgCLcBGAs/s1600/WD6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-R0PKlBQqO3I/Wm0z0J-OHRI/AAAAAAAAPaQ/nMwCzJbChior2bRmCLN5x0NI5ynDW52tgCLcBGAs/s1600/WD6.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Q6i1nFwZ1bg/Wm0z0UySHUI/AAAAAAAAPaY/M6RTZoEeDDInZ3ajO1VOdLjqMzO5EyB4gCLcBGAs/s1600/WD8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Q6i1nFwZ1bg/Wm0z0UySHUI/AAAAAAAAPaY/M6RTZoEeDDInZ3ajO1VOdLjqMzO5EyB4gCLcBGAs/s1600/WD8.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">eating a juicy taco while wearing a baby, not an easy task!&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-sRyGQHNkT5I/Wm0z0IHPBsI/AAAAAAAAPaU/CH7kUoEcOmshXepJ9T0FipKRvjs4eXAnQCLcBGAs/s1600/WD7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1206" data-original-width="1600" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-sRyGQHNkT5I/Wm0z0IHPBsI/AAAAAAAAPaU/CH7kUoEcOmshXepJ9T0FipKRvjs4eXAnQCLcBGAs/s1600/WD7.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-OXlAKkjNQpI/Wm0z0kQxjpI/AAAAAAAAPac/myWEAnN_8v8ndtv7cDq3H0yBHZQkWSnPQCLcBGAs/s1600/WD9.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-OXlAKkjNQpI/Wm0z0kQxjpI/AAAAAAAAPac/myWEAnN_8v8ndtv7cDq3H0yBHZQkWSnPQCLcBGAs/s1600/WD9.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">I ended up passing Asher to Peter so I could finish my tacos without dripping any sauce on his little head, ha! I was a big fan of the beer that Peter picked also, since it was less than 4%, and so tasty. I got to enjoy a lot of it with him since the ABV was so low. It was a really refreshing beer and made me even more excited about the warm spring weather on the way.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-XSv8zqQ4Z7I/Wm0zynqPuKI/AAAAAAAAPZ4/VbMN9affMSYAHQmd6rQtH0poAgLgtNa2wCLcBGAs/s1600/WD12.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1197" data-original-width="1600" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-XSv8zqQ4Z7I/Wm0zynqPuKI/AAAAAAAAPZ4/VbMN9affMSYAHQmd6rQtH0poAgLgtNa2wCLcBGAs/s1600/WD12.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-DhZf7ewfbqA/Wm0zyEKrwgI/AAAAAAAAPZw/iC6gdVMF69kiiv2BCK8D9kh3Th5-xLxKQCLcBGAs/s1600/WD11.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-DhZf7ewfbqA/Wm0zyEKrwgI/AAAAAAAAPZw/iC6gdVMF69kiiv2BCK8D9kh3Th5-xLxKQCLcBGAs/s1600/WD11.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-VlmzxZ6ELNI/Wm0zyO8Fw2I/AAAAAAAAPZ0/mW60Qhn_W20cO_lZda0UDFVbsuQ7JYmTACLcBGAs/s1600/WD10.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1211" data-original-width="1600" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-VlmzxZ6ELNI/Wm0zyO8Fw2I/AAAAAAAAPZ0/mW60Qhn_W20cO_lZda0UDFVbsuQ7JYmTACLcBGAs/s1600/WD10.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Some fresh air for the boys and some football for Solomon was the perfect way to end our time at the brewery. It was fun to sit and cuddle with Asher and watch Solomon enjoy the yard with all the kids. Once again, it made me really excited for the coming months ahead and the warmer weather on the way!! All with a tasty beer in my hand, of course!</div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/LivingOnCloudNine/~4/DILGVozK-Ew" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Cassie Eliyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17367068911506112409noreply@blogger.com0http://livingoncloud9ine.blogspot.com/2018/01/first-family-date-with-four.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-623572435825326167.post-3522360015679127432018-01-29T07:00:00.000-05:002018-01-29T07:24:22.548-05:00Asher // one month.<div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-mIpMTLqdu4M/Wm6O_MdQRqI/AAAAAAAAPa8/vhBI0ePNfz8SvVQFFKPyKjixS9Gg6Ia4ACLcBGAs/s1600/Asher%2B1month2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1437" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-mIpMTLqdu4M/Wm6O_MdQRqI/AAAAAAAAPa8/vhBI0ePNfz8SvVQFFKPyKjixS9Gg6Ia4ACLcBGAs/s1600/Asher%2B1month2.jpg" /></a></div><br />Asher,<br />I can't believe you are already one month old. The past month has flown by so quickly and it's crazy how much you have changed already. I feel like those newborn days are already gone. You are such a big boy and you love to drink your milk. Almost everyone who holds you says "wow, he's solid!". You are solid and I'm so proud of you and all that you have accomplished already in this crazy life. You are our happy boy but I can tell you will have quite a personality. I pray that you will grow into a sweet and kind little boy, who will eventually grow into a good man after God's heart.<br /><br />The days and nights aren't much of a blur anymore since you are a great sleeper most of the time. There have been a handful of nights that have been long and hard, but those are few and far between. I'm hoping you keep that up!!! You are also looking more and more like your daddy these days which I love so much!! You still look like your big brother when you are sleeping, but as soon as your eyes are open and you are looking around, you are your daddy! I can't wait to see how you change in the months ahead and watch your personality come to life! I'm so happy that you are a part of our life now. I can't imagine our family without you, you definitely make us more complete.<br /><br />We love you, baby boy!! Happy one month!<br />Love, Momma<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hE0zYgo7UMc/Wm6aDrPHZII/AAAAAAAAPbU/pw8UoQKwfGkZDcEdk8QwHqeEs7m3Bg2-wCLcBGAs/s1600/Asher%2B1month3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1206" data-original-width="1600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hE0zYgo7UMc/Wm6aDrPHZII/AAAAAAAAPbU/pw8UoQKwfGkZDcEdk8QwHqeEs7m3Bg2-wCLcBGAs/s1600/Asher%2B1month3.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-JOp8s0cK8aU/Wm6PDDaeuLI/AAAAAAAAPbA/wUUgDYSPozY1Bv0jspBjBkZcJmhHlcmBACLcBGAs/s1600/Asher%2B1month.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1279" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-JOp8s0cK8aU/Wm6PDDaeuLI/AAAAAAAAPbA/wUUgDYSPozY1Bv0jspBjBkZcJmhHlcmBACLcBGAs/s1600/Asher%2B1month.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><b>stats // </b>11.7&nbsp;lbs &amp; 21.5in<br /><br /><b>eating //</b>&nbsp;lots and lots of milk. He is such a chunk and loves to nurse, even as a day old he was gaining weight so well and drinking almost 1oz when we weighed him. The nurses were so surprised and pleased. In one month&nbsp; he gained over 3 lbs, so its safe to say he loves his milk! During the day he drinks every 2-4 hours. At night he is all about the cluster feeding from 6PM to 11PM, mostly eating every hour for about 20 minutes at a time, unless hes sleeping on daddy's chest.<br /><br /><b>sleeping //&nbsp;</b>I'm still wondering how each night will go since some nights are an amazing 4-6 hours of solid sleep, or it could be an every 2 hour wake up. Either way he stays asleep while nursing until around 5-6AM, so I can't complain! We are bedsharing already most of the night since it's already so natural for me to nurse and sleep with a baby. Thankfully he enjoys it too and sleeps well next to me in the bed.<br /><br /><b>wearing //&nbsp;</b>all 3 month clothing already, and he has been wearing it for a couple weeks. I was shocked at how quickly he outgrew the newborn clothes. Some of the things Solomon wore for months wont fit already.<br />size 1 diapers but they are pretty snug already!<br /><br /><b>favorite things //&nbsp;</b>staring at big brother, cuddles (especially with daddy at night!), burping and having a clean diaper (even if he HATES having his diaper changed!!), sleeping in the rock-n-play during the day for naps &amp; taking a bath!!!<br /><br /></div></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/LivingOnCloudNine/~4/bXVXzxUAysc" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Cassie Eliyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17367068911506112409noreply@blogger.com0http://livingoncloud9ine.blogspot.com/2018/01/asher-one-month.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-623572435825326167.post-62264574883757498392018-01-26T08:00:00.000-05:002018-01-26T08:00:42.854-05:00weekly three.<div style="text-align: justify;">This week has been so full of so much goodness. I'm going to be honest and say that it has everything to do with the effort I have been making to put Christ first this week. It's hard to do with two little boys to keep fed and clean all day, but making sure I make the time each day, has made a huge difference in my attitude and my heart. I'm happier when I wake in the morning, I have been staying cheerful during the day, and also welcoming when Peter comes home from work. It's such a wonderful feeling and I'm praying I can keep it up. I know not every day and every week will be perfect, but I'm hoping to find His grace in the imperfections of motherhood. Happy weekend, friends!!&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-i-ZGZ4IkZNM/WmeFjFQ79hI/AAAAAAAAPX0/KbOANa3uRhUjiJ6vGAW9TNq9G-zADDhmQCLcBGAs/s1600/1.26%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1085" data-original-width="1600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-i-ZGZ4IkZNM/WmeFjFQ79hI/AAAAAAAAPX0/KbOANa3uRhUjiJ6vGAW9TNq9G-zADDhmQCLcBGAs/s1600/1.26%2B1.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">spending some quality time with my grandma on Monday afternoon!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-65iFkl2udlY/WmeFjA7AwtI/AAAAAAAAPX4/X1a77nR775M4HELzCm2nlo5mBF8xwo4LACLcBGAs/s1600/1.26%2B2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1097" data-original-width="1600" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-65iFkl2udlY/WmeFjA7AwtI/AAAAAAAAPX4/X1a77nR775M4HELzCm2nlo5mBF8xwo4LACLcBGAs/s1600/1.26%2B2.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I can't wait to see how my #playroomquiettime hashtag is filled with sweet images throughout this year. I'm so excited to make time for His Word in 2018. I have a big goal to use social media to share His love and witness to others, not just scrolling through photos all day long.&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-LihfcvBN8gU/WmqXCjcAqdI/AAAAAAAAPZc/2xjm3nUw_Bojf-XJpCkqvTmQx2nT4ChcQCLcBGAs/s1600/1.26%2B3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1104" data-original-width="1600" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-LihfcvBN8gU/WmqXCjcAqdI/AAAAAAAAPZc/2xjm3nUw_Bojf-XJpCkqvTmQx2nT4ChcQCLcBGAs/s1600/1.26%2B3.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">we have been loved on by so many sweet family and friends since Asher has been born, which makes me feel so thankful. Last night we got fajitas from one family, then a visit and flowers with some snacks, from another friend. I'm really blessed by the village that God has given us.&nbsp;</div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/LivingOnCloudNine/~4/n6bJU3KrTRs" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Cassie Eliyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17367068911506112409noreply@blogger.com0http://livingoncloud9ine.blogspot.com/2018/01/weekly-three_26.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-623572435825326167.post-36192344166091102802018-01-25T08:00:00.000-05:002018-01-25T08:00:28.848-05:00the first little girl.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-CTef6WjlU0Y/Wmj9cywm0yI/AAAAAAAAPYY/eUQvJAwSyps7qwbWRceBj9Gg0ciz351NwCLcBGAs/s1600/Sophie3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1418" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-CTef6WjlU0Y/Wmj9cywm0yI/AAAAAAAAPYY/eUQvJAwSyps7qwbWRceBj9Gg0ciz351NwCLcBGAs/s1600/Sophie3.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I got to go meet the sweetest and most beautiful little girl yesterday, my new niece, Sophie! I can't believe she's finally here, and on her due date, just like Asher. I have a feeling those two will have a lot of fun together and I'm so happy they will have each other to grow up with. Solomon and Jonah already have such a sweet friendship and I pray that Asher and Sophie will also. I'm sure he will take care of her and protect her from all the crazy boys in the family. After all, this is the eight grandchild on the Eliya side and our first girl! All babies five and younger, so she might need some protecting but, I have a feeling she will be able to take care of herself! She sure is precious!!!&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-QsKM_Fm716Y/Wmj9wH6PWcI/AAAAAAAAPY8/VK03-Sv25G84ykroilhG02WPn052k9QowCLcBGAs/s1600/Sophie9.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-QsKM_Fm716Y/Wmj9wH6PWcI/AAAAAAAAPY8/VK03-Sv25G84ykroilhG02WPn052k9QowCLcBGAs/s1600/Sophie9.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">seeing these two together made me so happy!!!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-0aNC76XUr_A/Wmj9wHuwxLI/AAAAAAAAPY4/IOW7BgDQIugrzszflJM7OUUIx9GDnvtVQCLcBGAs/s1600/Sophie8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-0aNC76XUr_A/Wmj9wHuwxLI/AAAAAAAAPY4/IOW7BgDQIugrzszflJM7OUUIx9GDnvtVQCLcBGAs/s1600/Sophie8.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-24drWxziFh0/Wmj9vzAgjJI/AAAAAAAAPY0/4__Zp0dIsgcthAklHqkLw7Wmp0q0tjRkwCLcBGAs/s1600/Sophie7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-24drWxziFh0/Wmj9vzAgjJI/AAAAAAAAPY0/4__Zp0dIsgcthAklHqkLw7Wmp0q0tjRkwCLcBGAs/s1600/Sophie7.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and these crack me up....</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It looks like she's saying "hey, wake up and talk to me!!!"&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">&amp; Asher says "hush woman, I'm trying to sleep over here!!"&nbsp;</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0QBPrCF_p9w/Wmj9vlFXXsI/AAAAAAAAPYw/wk0DbzcDfjIl86SEFOhAclhq0S5KbyPpQCLcBGAs/s1600/Sophie6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1197" data-original-width="1600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0QBPrCF_p9w/Wmj9vlFXXsI/AAAAAAAAPYw/wk0DbzcDfjIl86SEFOhAclhq0S5KbyPpQCLcBGAs/s1600/Sophie6.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-b5MT8eQHn6I/Wmj9vnCdWdI/AAAAAAAAPYs/V0hCvmujqrAnmRkDRhEJgN67RZ8cIRShQCLcBGAs/s1600/Sophie5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-b5MT8eQHn6I/Wmj9vnCdWdI/AAAAAAAAPYs/V0hCvmujqrAnmRkDRhEJgN67RZ8cIRShQCLcBGAs/s1600/Sophie5.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">daddy making everything better after a punch in the face!&nbsp;</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cUaRgkeNLaY/Wmj9vSPNNkI/AAAAAAAAPYo/LkaEZjcBW3QCnp5nYxNN5mw7jVj3jI8ZQCLcBGAs/s1600/Sophie4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1206" data-original-width="1600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cUaRgkeNLaY/Wmj9vSPNNkI/AAAAAAAAPYo/LkaEZjcBW3QCnp5nYxNN5mw7jVj3jI8ZQCLcBGAs/s1600/Sophie4.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-LjY8v9ZkpW4/Wmj9vH6wvaI/AAAAAAAAPYk/D2BzUU-w2wskNoEuJLtHCrD8bUI7MvWJwCLcBGAs/s1600/Sophie1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-LjY8v9ZkpW4/Wmj9vH6wvaI/AAAAAAAAPYk/D2BzUU-w2wskNoEuJLtHCrD8bUI7MvWJwCLcBGAs/s1600/Sophie1.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">She's so precious, and Asher just slept through the entire thing.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TYu4YU62AdA/Wmj9vMLvCNI/AAAAAAAAPYg/FDMeHO08qDA0Xfeag8NES2TJkXzxbAYYACLcBGAs/s1600/Sophie2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TYu4YU62AdA/Wmj9vMLvCNI/AAAAAAAAPYg/FDMeHO08qDA0Xfeag8NES2TJkXzxbAYYACLcBGAs/s1600/Sophie2.jpg" /></a></div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/LivingOnCloudNine/~4/eMdJsuDAgs0" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Cassie Eliyahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17367068911506112409noreply@blogger.com0http://livingoncloud9ine.blogspot.com/2018/01/the-first-little-girl.html